Chute de la Tritt dans la vallée de Muhlethal

Französische Grafik 1775–1780, 1776

The image shows a bridge crossing a waterfall with workers on it. There is no horizon shown. The focus is on the waterfall and the bridge. The brushstrokes are smooth, depicting the water and rocks. Earth tones dominate, with splashes of blue and white in the water and sky, and a rainbow in the mist. A figure in a cloak sits on the rocks in the foreground.
Artista
Französische Grafik 1775–1780
Datazione
1776
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
color etching and wash-manner engraving on laid paper [proof]
Dimensioni
44,2 × 32,2 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image shows a bridge crossing a waterfall with workers on it. There is no horizon shown. The focus is on the waterfall and the bridge. The brushstrokes are smooth, depicting the water and rocks. Earth tones dominate, with splashes of blue and white in the water and sky, and a rainbow in the mist. A figure in a cloak sits on the rocks in the foreground.

Französische Grafik 1775–1780