The Kingfisher's Haunt

Britische Grafik 1884–1895, circa anni Novanta dell’Ottocento

The painting depicts a rocky stream flowing over reddish-brown stones. The horizon is not visible in the scene. The stream narrows and curves beyond the rocks. The water cascades gently over smooth stones towards us, with a frothy texture. The color palette includes deep browns, greens, and a splash of blue from a bird. Greenery covers the upper areas as branches stretch overhead against a russet backdrop.
Artista
Britische Grafik 1884–1895
Datazione
circa anni Novanta dell’Ottocento
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
watercolor and gouache on paper laid down on board
Dimensioni
24,2 × 19,2 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The painting depicts a rocky stream flowing over reddish-brown stones. The horizon is not visible in the scene. The stream narrows and curves beyond the rocks. The water cascades gently over smooth stones towards us, with a frothy texture. The color palette includes deep browns, greens, and a splash of blue from a bird. Greenery covers the upper areas as branches stretch overhead against a russet backdrop.

Britische Grafik 1884–1895