Meadows with a Distant View of Oxford

Britische Grafik 1820–1830, années 1830

The image depicts a pastoral landscape from a low vantage point. The horizon is just below the center line, with distant architectural structures visible. The brushstrokes are delicate and precise, typical of watercolor techniques. The color palette consists of muted earthy tones for the land and trees, and light blues and grays for the sky. Closest to us are grasses, bare earth, and leafless trees, leading to a field, lined trees, and distant buildings. The sky above shows soft clouds.
Artiste
Britische Grafik 1820–1830
Datation
années 1830
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
graphite and watercolor touched with white gouache on wove paper
Dimensions
29 × 41,5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image depicts a pastoral landscape from a low vantage point. The horizon is just below the center line, with distant architectural structures visible. The brushstrokes are delicate and precise, typical of watercolor techniques. The color palette consists of muted earthy tones for the land and trees, and light blues and grays for the sky. Closest to us are grasses, bare earth, and leafless trees, leading to a field, lined trees, and distant buildings. The sky above shows soft clouds.

Britische Grafik 1820–1830