A Cliff Overhung with Trees

Britische Grafik 1805–1819, début du XIXe siècle

The image shows a view from the forest floor looking up towards a rocky outcropping with tall trees. The horizon is not visible, as the scene is dominated by the vertical rise of the cliff and the tree canopy overhead. The brushwork in the painting includes detailed and loose, flowing brushstrokes capturing the textures of leaves and rocks. The sky and background are left somewhat undefined. The color palette features earthy tones with greens, browns, sandy yellows, and muted blues. The ground is covered with rocks and vegetation, leading to a cliff face adorned with climbing foliage. In the background, tree tops meet a cloudy sky.
Artiste
Britische Grafik 1805–1819
Datation
début du XIXe siècle
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
Aquarelle sur graphite, sur papier vélin
Dimensions
54 × 37,1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image shows a view from the forest floor looking up towards a rocky outcropping with tall trees. The horizon is not visible, as the scene is dominated by the vertical rise of the cliff and the tree canopy overhead. The brushwork in the painting includes detailed and loose, flowing brushstrokes capturing the textures of leaves and rocks. The sky and background are left somewhat undefined. The color palette features earthy tones with greens, browns, sandy yellows, and muted blues. The ground is covered with rocks and vegetation, leading to a cliff face adorned with climbing foliage. In the background, tree tops meet a cloudy sky.

Britische Grafik 1805–1819