The Nile—Evening

Amerikanische Grafik 1902–1916, 1905–1911

The artwork depicts an evening scene along the Nile River. The horizon is positioned high, where a group of people on camels are silhouetted against a golden sky. Close to us, a figure is walking along the water's edge with a vessel. The landscape features sparse trees in the distance, their forms sketched against the sky. The color palette includes yellows, pinks, and greens. The brushstrokes are delicate.
Artiste
Amerikanische Grafik 1902–1916
Datation
1905–1911
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
Aquarelle sur graphite, sur papier vélin
Dimensions
47,63 × 92,39 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The artwork depicts an evening scene along the Nile River. The horizon is positioned high, where a group of people on camels are silhouetted against a golden sky. Close to us, a figure is walking along the water's edge with a vessel. The landscape features sparse trees in the distance, their forms sketched against the sky. The color palette includes yellows, pinks, and greens. The brushstrokes are delicate.

Amerikanische Grafik 1902–1916