Cape Town

Britische Grafik 1896–1941, 1900

The image shows a coastal landscape with the horizon at the top, where the sky meets the sea and a distant cityscape. A rainbow arches down from the clouds, adding color to the sky. The brushstrokes are soft and flowing, typical of watercolor techniques, contributing to a dreamlike quality. The color palette includes shades of blue, gray, green, and hints of red, with warmer tones indicating buildings and land formations. In the distance, mountains rise against the sky, partially shadowed and misty.
Artiste
Britische Grafik 1896–1941
Datation
1900
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
watercolor and gouache on blue wove paper
Dimensions
12,8 × 17,9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image shows a coastal landscape with the horizon at the top, where the sky meets the sea and a distant cityscape. A rainbow arches down from the clouds, adding color to the sky. The brushstrokes are soft and flowing, typical of watercolor techniques, contributing to a dreamlike quality. The color palette includes shades of blue, gray, green, and hints of red, with warmer tones indicating buildings and land formations. In the distance, mountains rise against the sky, partially shadowed and misty.

Britische Grafik 1896–1941