A Stream Running between Houses and a Road

Niederländische Grafik 1730–1914,

The artwork shows a scene with a stream running between houses and a road. The perspective is slightly elevated, showing both the road and the buildings. The horizon is high in the composition, with the sky taking up the upper portion. The brushstrokes are loose and fluid, using a watercolor technique that shows movement in the trees and water. The color palette includes earthy tones for the buildings and greens for the vegetation. The sky is a blend of blues and grays.
Artista
Niederländische Grafik 1730–1914
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
watercolor over graphite
Dimensioni
26,7 × 45,6 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The artwork shows a scene with a stream running between houses and a road. The perspective is slightly elevated, showing both the road and the buildings. The horizon is high in the composition, with the sky taking up the upper portion. The brushstrokes are loose and fluid, using a watercolor technique that shows movement in the trees and water. The color palette includes earthy tones for the buildings and greens for the vegetation. The sky is a blend of blues and grays.

Niederländische Grafik 1730–1914