View of a Waterfall through a Ravine
Französische Grafik 1800–1812,
- Artist
- Französische Grafik 1800–1812
- Type
- Drawing
- Medium
- watercolor over graphite with scratching-out on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 32.6 × 21.2 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Public domain, CC0
Image description
The image shows a view looking up through a steep, narrow gorge towards an open sky in the upper third of the composition. A building is partially hidden among lush green vegetation on a rocky outcrop in the distance. The style features detailed brushstrokes capturing textures of rocky cliffs, foliage, and water in the gorge. The color palette includes natural tones like earthen browns, grays, vibrant greens, and soft blues in the sky.