Clifton Suspension Bridge near Bristol

Britische Grafik 1830–1839, hacia 1832

The image shows a view down a suspension bridge, leading towards the middle where the towers and cables stand out. The horizon is just above the bridge, separating the sky from the landscape below. The brushstrokes are precisely detailed, capturing the scene clearly. The color palette includes warm earth tones for the bridge and cool blues for the sky. Trees and vegetation on either side of the bridge add greenery, balancing nature and architecture. In the distance, the sky is lightly painted with clouds, creating depth in the composition.
Artista
Britische Grafik 1830–1839
Fecha
hacia 1832
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
watercolor and graphite
Medidas
overall (approximate): 18,8 × 27,4 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The image shows a view down a suspension bridge, leading towards the middle where the towers and cables stand out. The horizon is just above the bridge, separating the sky from the landscape below. The brushstrokes are precisely detailed, capturing the scene clearly. The color palette includes warm earth tones for the bridge and cool blues for the sky. Trees and vegetation on either side of the bridge add greenery, balancing nature and architecture. In the distance, the sky is lightly painted with clouds, creating depth in the composition.

Britische Grafik 1830–1839