Ruins of a Fortified Tower among Wooded Hills

Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827, 1816/1821

The image features a landscape seen from above. The horizon is high, with distant hills and treetops. A tower covered in greenery stands out among lush vegetation. The scene is detailed and naturalistic, with precise brushstrokes capturing textures. The background shows a range of earth tones blending into the sky. Rich greens, browns, and soft colors dominate the color palette.
Artiste
Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827
Datation
1816/1821
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
watercolor with pen and gray ink over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
45,8 × 60 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image features a landscape seen from above. The horizon is high, with distant hills and treetops. A tower covered in greenery stands out among lush vegetation. The scene is detailed and naturalistic, with precise brushstrokes capturing textures. The background shows a range of earth tones blending into the sky. Rich greens, browns, and soft colors dominate the color palette.

Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827