Rustic Watermill in a Gothic Ruin

Niederländische Grafik 1730–1914, 1778

The image displays a watermill building in a state of disrepair, surrounded by elements of nature and human activity. The background features a distant church and trees, hinting at a village setting. The detailed brushstrokes depict architectural and natural features accurately. The color scheme consists of earth tones, greens, and blues. Figures, including a woman, children, and a dog, are shown near the water, engaging in daily activities. Additional figures can be observed among the trees and by the building, adding to the depiction of rural life against a historical backdrop.
Artiste
Niederländische Grafik 1730–1914
Datation
1778
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
pen and black ink with watercolor over black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
30,2 × 39,9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image displays a watermill building in a state of disrepair, surrounded by elements of nature and human activity. The background features a distant church and trees, hinting at a village setting. The detailed brushstrokes depict architectural and natural features accurately. The color scheme consists of earth tones, greens, and blues. Figures, including a woman, children, and a dog, are shown near the water, engaging in daily activities. Additional figures can be observed among the trees and by the building, adding to the depiction of rural life against a historical backdrop.

Niederländische Grafik 1730–1914