Meadows with a Distant View of Oxford

Britische Grafik 1820–1830, década de 1830

The image depicts a pastoral landscape from a low vantage point. The horizon is just below the center line, with distant architectural structures visible. The brushstrokes are delicate and precise, typical of watercolor techniques. The color palette consists of muted earthy tones for the land and trees, and light blues and grays for the sky. Closest to us are grasses, bare earth, and leafless trees, leading to a field, lined trees, and distant buildings. The sky above shows soft clouds.
Artista
Britische Grafik 1820–1830
Fecha
década de 1830
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
graphite and watercolor touched with white gouache on wove paper
Medidas
29 × 41,5 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The image depicts a pastoral landscape from a low vantage point. The horizon is just below the center line, with distant architectural structures visible. The brushstrokes are delicate and precise, typical of watercolor techniques. The color palette consists of muted earthy tones for the land and trees, and light blues and grays for the sky. Closest to us are grasses, bare earth, and leafless trees, leading to a field, lined trees, and distant buildings. The sky above shows soft clouds.

Britische Grafik 1820–1830