Milsom Street in Bath

Britische Grafik 1775–1790, 1784

The image depicts a streetscape with Georgian buildings on the left side. The horizon is low, emphasizing the architecture. The street continues into the horizon with various structures. The brushstrokes are precise, showcasing neoclassical facade details. The color palette consists of earth tones for buildings and soft blues and grays for the sky. Pedestrians walk on the sidewalk, and a horse-drawn carriage moves along the cobblestone street.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1775–1790
Date
1784
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and gray and black ink with gray wash and watercolor over graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
33.1 × 47.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts a streetscape with Georgian buildings on the left side. The horizon is low, emphasizing the architecture. The street continues into the horizon with various structures. The brushstrokes are precise, showcasing neoclassical facade details. The color palette consists of earth tones for buildings and soft blues and grays for the sky. Pedestrians walk on the sidewalk, and a horse-drawn carriage moves along the cobblestone street.

Britische Grafik 1775–1790