Mountain Heights, Cader Idris

Britische Grafik 1851–1867, c. 1850

The artwork "Mountain Heights, Cader Idris" presents a view of a mountainous landscape. The horizon line is placed high, showing the expanse of the sky and the mountains in the distance. The artist uses loose brushstrokes that create movement and texture. The color palette includes cool blues and grays in the sky and mountains, with warmer earth tones in the foreground. The sky is partly cloudy, with patches of light visible.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1851–1867
Date
c. 1850
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor over chalk on oatmeal paper; laid down
Dimensions
47.7 × 74.6 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork "Mountain Heights, Cader Idris" presents a view of a mountainous landscape. The horizon line is placed high, showing the expanse of the sky and the mountains in the distance. The artist uses loose brushstrokes that create movement and texture. The color palette includes cool blues and grays in the sky and mountains, with warmer earth tones in the foreground. The sky is partly cloudy, with patches of light visible.

Britische Grafik 1851–1867