Meadows with a Distant View of Oxford
Britische Grafik 1820–1830, anni Trenta dell’Ottocento
- Artista
- Britische Grafik 1820–1830
- Datazione
- anni Trenta dell’Ottocento
- Tipologia
- Disegno
- Tecnica
- graphite and watercolor touched with white gouache on wove paper
- Dimensioni
- 29 × 41,5 cm
- Collezione
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licenza
- Pubblico dominio, CC0
Descrizione dell’immagine
The image depicts a pastoral landscape from a low vantage point. The horizon is just below the center line, with distant architectural structures visible. The brushstrokes are delicate and precise, typical of watercolor techniques. The color palette consists of muted earthy tones for the land and trees, and light blues and grays for the sky. Closest to us are grasses, bare earth, and leafless trees, leading to a field, lined trees, and distant buildings. The sky above shows soft clouds.