View of Paris from the Terrace of the Pavillon de Brimborion

Französische Grafik 1800–1812, 1810/1812

The image depicts an elevated viewpoint overlooking a landscape. In the foreground, three figures are seated on a stone platform, with one of them painting. An umbrella provides shade nearby, and potted plants are scattered around. The horizon separates the sky from the landscape below, where a river winds through buildings, fields, trees, and hills in the distance. The painting features detailed brushstrokes and a gentle color palette dominated by blues and greens, with touches of earthy tones and reds.
Artiste
Französische Grafik 1800–1812
Datation
1810/1812
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
watercolor over graphite with touches of white gouache on wove paper
Dimensions
63,2 × 96,1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image depicts an elevated viewpoint overlooking a landscape. In the foreground, three figures are seated on a stone platform, with one of them painting. An umbrella provides shade nearby, and potted plants are scattered around. The horizon separates the sky from the landscape below, where a river winds through buildings, fields, trees, and hills in the distance. The painting features detailed brushstrokes and a gentle color palette dominated by blues and greens, with touches of earthy tones and reds.

Französische Grafik 1800–1812