Civitella Seen from the North

Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827, 1820/1825

The image displays a landscape painting with an elevated point of view. A ridge leads towards distant peaks. The horizon is in the upper third, with buildings atop the central ridge. The brushstrokes are broad and expressive, capturing the texture of the terrain. The sky has a mix of blues and grays with clouds. The color palette includes earthy tones for the landscape and cooler hues in the sky. The hillside is steep with grass and shrubs, leading the eye into the distance where the hills recede.
Artista
Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827
Datazione
1820/1825
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
oil paint over indented lines on beige prepared laid paper
Dimensioni
21,3 × 28 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image displays a landscape painting with an elevated point of view. A ridge leads towards distant peaks. The horizon is in the upper third, with buildings atop the central ridge. The brushstrokes are broad and expressive, capturing the texture of the terrain. The sky has a mix of blues and grays with clouds. The color palette includes earthy tones for the landscape and cooler hues in the sky. The hillside is steep with grass and shrubs, leading the eye into the distance where the hills recede.

Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827