Harrowing--View near the Cross Fells

Britische Grafik 1839–1850, hacia 1840

The painting shows a pastoral scene with a stone wall and gate in the foreground. In the distance, there is a mountain range under a dramatic sky with dynamic clouds. The color palette includes earthy browns and greens contrasting with the cooler hues of the sky. The landscape features plowed fields with two sets of horses being used for farming, and figures directing their work. Light and shadow are balanced in the painting, highlighting the contrast between the dark clouds and the illuminated fields.

Artista: Britische Grafik 1839–1850
Fecha: hacia 1840
Tipo: Dibujo
Técnica: watercolor and gouache with scratching out on wove paper
Medidas: 29,2 × 45,5 cm
Colección: National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia: Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The painting shows a pastoral scene with a stone wall and gate in the foreground. In the distance, there is a mountain range under a dramatic sky with dynamic clouds. The color palette includes earthy browns and greens contrasting with the cooler hues of the sky. The landscape features plowed fields with two sets of horses being used for farming, and figures directing their work. Light and shadow are balanced in the painting, highlighting the contrast between the dark clouds and the illuminated fields.

Britische Grafik 1839–1850