West Gate at Canterbury

Britische Grafik 1775–1790, in o dopo il 1780

The image is a street scene of an old town area. Buildings and a large castle are prominent in the scene. The style is detailed with fine brushstrokes, defining architectural features and foliage of a tree. The color palette includes browns, grays, soft terracottas for buildings, and subtle greens for trees. The sky is light blue. Figures are present, some close by and others further down the street. A waterway is depicted at the base of the castle.
Artista
Britische Grafik 1775–1790
Datazione
in o dopo il 1780
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
etching and watercolor on laid paper
Dimensioni
11,5 × 15 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image is a street scene of an old town area. Buildings and a large castle are prominent in the scene. The style is detailed with fine brushstrokes, defining architectural features and foliage of a tree. The color palette includes browns, grays, soft terracottas for buildings, and subtle greens for trees. The sky is light blue. Figures are present, some close by and others further down the street. A waterway is depicted at the base of the castle.

Britische Grafik 1775–1790