Vitré

Elihu Vedder, hacia 1877

The image shows a narrow, rocky pathway leading up to a unique structure with a distinct roof and a circular window above an archway. The view is straight ahead with steep rock cliffs framing the pathway and the building in the background. The painting style features textured brushstrokes, giving a rough appearance to the rocks and a detailed look to the foliage. The color palette includes dark greys and browns for the rocks and staircase, with touches of green from plants. The building is portrayed in warmer hues like light tan and brown, standing out against the darker tones. The sky is overcast with patches of pale, cloudy tones.
Artista
Elihu Vedder
Fecha
hacia 1877
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
gouache, crayon, and watercolor on gray wove paper
Medidas
31,8 × 16 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The image shows a narrow, rocky pathway leading up to a unique structure with a distinct roof and a circular window above an archway. The view is straight ahead with steep rock cliffs framing the pathway and the building in the background. The painting style features textured brushstrokes, giving a rough appearance to the rocks and a detailed look to the foliage. The color palette includes dark greys and browns for the rocks and staircase, with touches of green from plants. The building is portrayed in warmer hues like light tan and brown, standing out against the darker tones. The sky is overcast with patches of pale, cloudy tones.

Elihu Vedder