Roslin Castle

Britische Grafik 1775–1790, in o dopo il 1780

The image displays a crumbling stone fortress with tall walls and a square tower on the left. The horizon is high and hidden by the fortress. The sky is pale with light clouds. The brushstrokes are soft, using watercolor technique on the stone and sky. The color scheme is earthy with grays, light browns, beige, and greenery. Two figures are seen on a path leading into the fortress. Further along the path, the viewer is led deeper into the structure.
Artista
Britische Grafik 1775–1790
Datazione
in o dopo il 1780
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
etching and watercolor on laid paper
Dimensioni
11,6 × 15,4 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image displays a crumbling stone fortress with tall walls and a square tower on the left. The horizon is high and hidden by the fortress. The sky is pale with light clouds. The brushstrokes are soft, using watercolor technique on the stone and sky. The color scheme is earthy with grays, light browns, beige, and greenery. Two figures are seen on a path leading into the fortress. Further along the path, the viewer is led deeper into the structure.

Britische Grafik 1775–1790