Marsh in Zeeland

James McNeill Whistler, hacia 1900

The image shows a low-angle view of a landscape with fields stretching into the distance. The horizon is in the upper third of the composition, blending with the sky. Some architectural structures can be seen along the horizon, including a dome and other silhouettes hinting at a town or cityscape. The brushstrokes are soft and washed, with a watercolor technique providing a loose texture. The color palette includes muted greens and browns for the foreground, while the background has soft grays and blues. In the foreground field, a figure stands, adding scale to the scene.
Artista
James McNeill Whistler
Fecha
hacia 1900
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
acuarela y gouache sobre papel avitelado
Medidas
14,92 × 25,24 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The image shows a low-angle view of a landscape with fields stretching into the distance. The horizon is in the upper third of the composition, blending with the sky. Some architectural structures can be seen along the horizon, including a dome and other silhouettes hinting at a town or cityscape. The brushstrokes are soft and washed, with a watercolor technique providing a loose texture. The color palette includes muted greens and browns for the foreground, while the background has soft grays and blues. In the foreground field, a figure stands, adding scale to the scene.

James McNeill Whistler