The Glärnisch Massif in Switzerland

Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790, circa 1790

The image features a rugged mountain landscape. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, providing a wide view of the scene. The sky blends with the mountaintops, which dominate the upper part of the composition. The mountains are depicted in soft blues and greys. The foreground shows detailed green and earthy tones in a densely forested area and a grassy hill sloping gently to the right. The artwork uses precise brushstrokes to depict textures of rocks and foliage realistically. The color palette consists of light blues, greens, earthy browns, and greys. In the distance, a wooden cabin with figures and animals can be seen, along with a path leading through the landscape.
Artista
Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790
Datazione
circa 1790
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
pen and black ink with watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Dimensioni
40,2 × 55,6 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image features a rugged mountain landscape. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, providing a wide view of the scene. The sky blends with the mountaintops, which dominate the upper part of the composition. The mountains are depicted in soft blues and greys. The foreground shows detailed green and earthy tones in a densely forested area and a grassy hill sloping gently to the right. The artwork uses precise brushstrokes to depict textures of rocks and foliage realistically. The color palette consists of light blues, greens, earthy browns, and greys. In the distance, a wooden cabin with figures and animals can be seen, along with a path leading through the landscape.

Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790