A Royal Party Admiring the Sunset atop the Hesselberg Mountain

Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827, 1801

The image features a lower angle perspective looking up at a rocky outcropping where elegantly dressed people are gathered. The individuals are situated on a large rock and to the right, interacting amid shrubs and trees. The horizon is obscured by the rocky terrain, but the sky above is clear with soft cloud formations. The brushstrokes are detailed, capturing the texture of the rocks and foliage. The color palette includes earthy tones for the rocks and vegetation, with pops of color in the clothing of the people. In the distance, there are soft transitions between the sky and distant terrain.
Artista
Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827
Datazione
1801
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
watercolor, gouache, and pen and gray ink over graphite on laid paper
Dimensioni
42,8 × 37,1 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image features a lower angle perspective looking up at a rocky outcropping where elegantly dressed people are gathered. The individuals are situated on a large rock and to the right, interacting amid shrubs and trees. The horizon is obscured by the rocky terrain, but the sky above is clear with soft cloud formations. The brushstrokes are detailed, capturing the texture of the rocks and foliage. The color palette includes earthy tones for the rocks and vegetation, with pops of color in the clothing of the people. In the distance, there are soft transitions between the sky and distant terrain.

Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827