Wine Barrels Loaded onto a Sailing Barge at Vevey
Deutsche Grafik 1850–1890, circa 1850
- Artista
- Deutsche Grafik 1850–1890
- Datazione
- circa 1850
- Tipologia
- Disegno
- Tecnica
- Acquerello su grafite, su carta velina
- Dimensioni
- 26,3 × 34,3 cm
- Collezione
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licenza
- Pubblico dominio, CC0
Descrizione dell’immagine
The image shows a calm water scene with a wooden vessel as the focal point, seen from a slightly elevated point of view. There is a small sailing boat visible in the distance to the left. The brushstrokes are delicate and precise. The color palette is soft with gentle browns, blues, and whites dominating. Close to the viewer, there is a simple wooden pier with a few figures in conversation or interaction. In the background, the main vessel has its sails partially unfurled, and to the right, a small rowboat rests on the water's surface.