A Fountain and a Facade in Austria

Britische Grafik 1851–1867,

The image shows a scene with a building and a fountain, suggesting elements of a European town square. The view is slightly elevated, displaying architectural details from the side. On the left, there is a half-timbered house with wooden patterns and a blue-gray roof. A fountain on the right has a twisted central column topped with a figure. Figures near the fountain are depicted with loose strokes, wearing colorful attire. The painting style is light and suggestive, with incomplete areas. The color palette evokes a classic charm.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1851–1867
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
19.5 × 26.7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a scene with a building and a fountain, suggesting elements of a European town square. The view is slightly elevated, displaying architectural details from the side. On the left, there is a half-timbered house with wooden patterns and a blue-gray roof. A fountain on the right has a twisted central column topped with a figure. Figures near the fountain are depicted with loose strokes, wearing colorful attire. The painting style is light and suggestive, with incomplete areas. The color palette evokes a classic charm.

Britische Grafik 1851–1867