Old Billingsgate, London

Britische Grafik 1830–1839, 1835

This artwork depicts a street view of Old Billingsgate in London. The perspective is from a slightly elevated point, offering a view across an open area towards a row of buildings. The horizon is positioned high, with the tops of the buildings just below it. The buildings display a mix of architectural styles, with a variety of windows and rooflines. The color palette consists of muted earth tones, including browns, beiges, and soft grays. The technique used is a combination of watercolor and pencil, with gentle brushstrokes and fine lines outlining the architectural details. The sky is a soft, pale gray.
Artista
Britische Grafik 1830–1839
Fecha
1835
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
watercolor and graphite
Medidas
17,62 × 34,93 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

This artwork depicts a street view of Old Billingsgate in London. The perspective is from a slightly elevated point, offering a view across an open area towards a row of buildings. The horizon is positioned high, with the tops of the buildings just below it. The buildings display a mix of architectural styles, with a variety of windows and rooflines. The color palette consists of muted earth tones, including browns, beiges, and soft grays. The technique used is a combination of watercolor and pencil, with gentle brushstrokes and fine lines outlining the architectural details. The sky is a soft, pale gray.

Britische Grafik 1830–1839