Wine Barrels Loaded onto a Sailing Barge at Vevey

Deutsche Grafik 1850–1890, vers 1850

The image shows a calm water scene with a wooden vessel as the focal point, seen from a slightly elevated point of view. There is a small sailing boat visible in the distance to the left. The brushstrokes are delicate and precise. The color palette is soft with gentle browns, blues, and whites dominating. Close to the viewer, there is a simple wooden pier with a few figures in conversation or interaction. In the background, the main vessel has its sails partially unfurled, and to the right, a small rowboat rests on the water's surface.
Artiste
Deutsche Grafik 1850–1890
Datation
vers 1850
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
Aquarelle sur graphite, sur papier vélin
Dimensions
26,3 × 34,3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image shows a calm water scene with a wooden vessel as the focal point, seen from a slightly elevated point of view. There is a small sailing boat visible in the distance to the left. The brushstrokes are delicate and precise. The color palette is soft with gentle browns, blues, and whites dominating. Close to the viewer, there is a simple wooden pier with a few figures in conversation or interaction. In the background, the main vessel has its sails partially unfurled, and to the right, a small rowboat rests on the water's surface.

Deutsche Grafik 1850–1890