The Heather or Broom Gatherers

Britische Grafik 1851–1867, 1851

The image displays a pastoral scene with a panoramic view of the landscape. The horizon appears in the upper third of the painting with small distant figures and livestock. The brushstrokes are loose and fluid, depicting movement and texture, notably in the clouds. The sky shows varied shades of blue and white against the earthy tones of the land. In the foreground, people load lavender-colored flowers onto donkeys amidst greenery and blossoms. The color palette blends cool blues and purples with warm earth tones harmoniously.
Artista
Britische Grafik 1851–1867
Fecha
1851
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
Acuarela sobre papel avitelado
Medidas
61,3 × 87,2 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The image displays a pastoral scene with a panoramic view of the landscape. The horizon appears in the upper third of the painting with small distant figures and livestock. The brushstrokes are loose and fluid, depicting movement and texture, notably in the clouds. The sky shows varied shades of blue and white against the earthy tones of the land. In the foreground, people load lavender-colored flowers onto donkeys amidst greenery and blossoms. The color palette blends cool blues and purples with warm earth tones harmoniously.

Britische Grafik 1851–1867