Old Billingsgate, London

Britische Grafik 1830–1839, 1835

This artwork depicts a street view of Old Billingsgate in London. The perspective is from a slightly elevated point, offering a view across an open area towards a row of buildings. The horizon is positioned high, with the tops of the buildings just below it. The buildings display a mix of architectural styles, with a variety of windows and rooflines. The color palette consists of muted earth tones, including browns, beiges, and soft grays. The technique used is a combination of watercolor and pencil, with gentle brushstrokes and fine lines outlining the architectural details. The sky is a soft, pale gray.
Artista
Britische Grafik 1830–1839
Datazione
1835
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
watercolor and graphite
Dimensioni
17,62 × 34,93 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This artwork depicts a street view of Old Billingsgate in London. The perspective is from a slightly elevated point, offering a view across an open area towards a row of buildings. The horizon is positioned high, with the tops of the buildings just below it. The buildings display a mix of architectural styles, with a variety of windows and rooflines. The color palette consists of muted earth tones, including browns, beiges, and soft grays. The technique used is a combination of watercolor and pencil, with gentle brushstrokes and fine lines outlining the architectural details. The sky is a soft, pale gray.

Britische Grafik 1830–1839