Arcadian Landscape with an Obelisk

Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790, 1785

The painting features a landscape view from an elevated perspective, showcasing lush vegetation and rolling hills in the distance. An obelisk-like structure is seen on the right side. The brushwork is varied, with detailed strokes for the trees and foliage, and blended strokes for the sky. The color palette is dominated by earthy greens, browns, blues, and whites. A path with figures and animals leads through the scene, transitioning into a softer focus towards the hill with the obelisk.
Artista
Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790
Fecha
1785
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
gouache on laid paper
Medidas
28,1 × 38,8 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The painting features a landscape view from an elevated perspective, showcasing lush vegetation and rolling hills in the distance. An obelisk-like structure is seen on the right side. The brushwork is varied, with detailed strokes for the trees and foliage, and blended strokes for the sky. The color palette is dominated by earthy greens, browns, blues, and whites. A path with figures and animals leads through the scene, transitioning into a softer focus towards the hill with the obelisk.

Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790