View of the Needles, and White Cliffs Taken from Allum Bay, Isle of Wight

Britische Grafik 1705–1770, 1772/1781

The image shows a coastal scene from an elevated position. In the foreground, there is a gently sloping grassy area with sheep grazing and a few people. The horizon is high in the image where the sea meets the sky, with sailboats on the water. The brushstrokes are subtle, creating a soft portrayal of the landscape. The color palette includes earthy tones with beiges, greens, and blues. White cliffs extend towards the water on the right side.
Művész
Britische Grafik 1705–1770
Datálás
1772/1781
Műfaj
Rajz
Technika
watercolor with pen and ink over graphite on laid paper
Méretek
36,2 × 50,4 cm
Gyűjtemény
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenc
Közkincs, CC0

Képleírás

The image shows a coastal scene from an elevated position. In the foreground, there is a gently sloping grassy area with sheep grazing and a few people. The horizon is high in the image where the sea meets the sky, with sailboats on the water. The brushstrokes are subtle, creating a soft portrayal of the landscape. The color palette includes earthy tones with beiges, greens, and blues. White cliffs extend towards the water on the right side.

Britische Grafik 1705–1770