View of the Needles, and White Cliffs Taken from Allum Bay, Isle of Wight
Britische Grafik 1705–1770, 1772/1781
- Artiste
- Britische Grafik 1705–1770
- Datation
- 1772/1781
- Catégorie
- Dessin
- Technique
- watercolor with pen and ink over graphite on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 36,2 × 50,4 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Domaine public, CC0
Description de l’image
The image shows a coastal scene from an elevated position. In the foreground, there is a gently sloping grassy area with sheep grazing and a few people. The horizon is high in the image where the sea meets the sky, with sailboats on the water. The brushstrokes are subtle, creating a soft portrayal of the landscape. The color palette includes earthy tones with beiges, greens, and blues. White cliffs extend towards the water on the right side.