Civitella Seen from the North

Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827, 1820/1825

The image displays a landscape painting with an elevated point of view. A ridge leads towards distant peaks. The horizon is in the upper third, with buildings atop the central ridge. The brushstrokes are broad and expressive, capturing the texture of the terrain. The sky has a mix of blues and grays with clouds. The color palette includes earthy tones for the landscape and cooler hues in the sky. The hillside is steep with grass and shrubs, leading the eye into the distance where the hills recede.
Artiste
Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827
Datation
1820/1825
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
oil paint over indented lines on beige prepared laid paper
Dimensions
21,3 × 28 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image displays a landscape painting with an elevated point of view. A ridge leads towards distant peaks. The horizon is in the upper third, with buildings atop the central ridge. The brushstrokes are broad and expressive, capturing the texture of the terrain. The sky has a mix of blues and grays with clouds. The color palette includes earthy tones for the landscape and cooler hues in the sky. The hillside is steep with grass and shrubs, leading the eye into the distance where the hills recede.

Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827