Rustic Watermill in a Gothic Ruin

Niederländische Grafik 1730–1914, 1778

The image displays a watermill building in a state of disrepair, surrounded by elements of nature and human activity. The background features a distant church and trees, hinting at a village setting. The detailed brushstrokes depict architectural and natural features accurately. The color scheme consists of earth tones, greens, and blues. Figures, including a woman, children, and a dog, are shown near the water, engaging in daily activities. Additional figures can be observed among the trees and by the building, adding to the depiction of rural life against a historical backdrop.
Artist
Niederländische Grafik 1730–1914
Date
1778
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and black ink with watercolor over black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
30.2 × 39.9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image displays a watermill building in a state of disrepair, surrounded by elements of nature and human activity. The background features a distant church and trees, hinting at a village setting. The detailed brushstrokes depict architectural and natural features accurately. The color scheme consists of earth tones, greens, and blues. Figures, including a woman, children, and a dog, are shown near the water, engaging in daily activities. Additional figures can be observed among the trees and by the building, adding to the depiction of rural life against a historical backdrop.

Niederländische Grafik 1730–1914