Flying Monster

Britische Grafik 1884–1895,

This is a painting of a mythical creature. The creature has bat-like wings and multiple heads and serpentine necks, resembling a dragon or hydra. It is depicted flying above a landscape with a muted sky. The background features a dark landscape and silhouetted birds or winged creatures. The color palette consists of soft earth tones with hints of gray and brown, giving a misty ambiance. The style is reminiscent of Hokusai, known for imaginative and dynamic scenes.
Artiste
Britische Grafik 1884–1895
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
watercolor with gray and gray-brown wash, graphite, and white gouache on light tan board
Dimensions
21 × 30,3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a painting of a mythical creature. The creature has bat-like wings and multiple heads and serpentine necks, resembling a dragon or hydra. It is depicted flying above a landscape with a muted sky. The background features a dark landscape and silhouetted birds or winged creatures. The color palette consists of soft earth tones with hints of gray and brown, giving a misty ambiance. The style is reminiscent of Hokusai, known for imaginative and dynamic scenes.

Britische Grafik 1884–1895