West Gate at Canterbury

Britische Grafik 1775–1790, in o después de 1780

The image is a street scene of an old town area. Buildings and a large castle are prominent in the scene. The style is detailed with fine brushstrokes, defining architectural features and foliage of a tree. The color palette includes browns, grays, soft terracottas for buildings, and subtle greens for trees. The sky is light blue. Figures are present, some close by and others further down the street. A waterway is depicted at the base of the castle.
Artista
Britische Grafik 1775–1790
Fecha
in o después de 1780
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
etching and watercolor on laid paper
Medidas
11,5 × 15 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The image is a street scene of an old town area. Buildings and a large castle are prominent in the scene. The style is detailed with fine brushstrokes, defining architectural features and foliage of a tree. The color palette includes browns, grays, soft terracottas for buildings, and subtle greens for trees. The sky is light blue. Figures are present, some close by and others further down the street. A waterway is depicted at the base of the castle.

Britische Grafik 1775–1790