A Royal Party Admiring the Sunset atop the Hesselberg Mountain

Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827, 1801

The image features a lower angle perspective looking up at a rocky outcropping where elegantly dressed people are gathered. The individuals are situated on a large rock and to the right, interacting amid shrubs and trees. The horizon is obscured by the rocky terrain, but the sky above is clear with soft cloud formations. The brushstrokes are detailed, capturing the texture of the rocks and foliage. The color palette includes earthy tones for the rocks and vegetation, with pops of color in the clothing of the people. In the distance, there are soft transitions between the sky and distant terrain.
Artista
Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827
Fecha
1801
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
watercolor, gouache, and pen and gray ink over graphite on laid paper
Medidas
42,8 × 37,1 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The image features a lower angle perspective looking up at a rocky outcropping where elegantly dressed people are gathered. The individuals are situated on a large rock and to the right, interacting amid shrubs and trees. The horizon is obscured by the rocky terrain, but the sky above is clear with soft cloud formations. The brushstrokes are detailed, capturing the texture of the rocks and foliage. The color palette includes earthy tones for the rocks and vegetation, with pops of color in the clothing of the people. In the distance, there are soft transitions between the sky and distant terrain.

Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827