Hospice des Viellards, Gand

Britische Grafik 1830–1839, 1839

The image shows a painting of a grand, gothic-style building viewed from a slightly low angle. The building features tall, arched windows and detailed stonework, with a gable roof. The lower portion of the scene includes greenery and textures suggesting grass or shrubbery. The artist uses soft brushstrokes, noticeable in the sky and shading on the building. The color palette includes earthy tones on the building, contrasting with the blue of the windows and sky. A figure in a brown robe walks along a path nearby, and in the distance, two cypress trees are visible against a lighter background.
Artiste
Britische Grafik 1830–1839
Datation
1839
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
Lithographie en couleurs sur papier vélin
Dimensions
27,1 × 17 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image shows a painting of a grand, gothic-style building viewed from a slightly low angle. The building features tall, arched windows and detailed stonework, with a gable roof. The lower portion of the scene includes greenery and textures suggesting grass or shrubbery. The artist uses soft brushstrokes, noticeable in the sky and shading on the building. The color palette includes earthy tones on the building, contrasting with the blue of the windows and sky. A figure in a brown robe walks along a path nearby, and in the distance, two cypress trees are visible against a lighter background.

Britische Grafik 1830–1839