The Terrace of the Ravier House in Morestel

Französische Grafik 1879–1887, 1880-as évek?

The painting depicts a view through tall trees towards the sky. The horizon is low, obscured by a structure and dense foliage. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive with an impressionistic style. Swirls and dabs of paint suggest tree shapes and a roofline. The color palette is warm and earthy with deep browns, greens, reds, and blues. Light yellow and orange patches break the darker tones, signifying sunlight or reflections on the ground and tree trunks.
Művész
Französische Grafik 1879–1887
Datálás
1880-as évek?
Műfaj
Rajz
Technika
watercolor over traces of black chalk
Méretek
30,2 × 23,3 cm
Gyűjtemény
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenc
Közkincs, CC0

Képleírás

The painting depicts a view through tall trees towards the sky. The horizon is low, obscured by a structure and dense foliage. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive with an impressionistic style. Swirls and dabs of paint suggest tree shapes and a roofline. The color palette is warm and earthy with deep browns, greens, reds, and blues. Light yellow and orange patches break the darker tones, signifying sunlight or reflections on the ground and tree trunks.

Französische Grafik 1879–1887