Rustic Watermill in a Gothic Ruin

Niederländische Grafik 1730–1914, 1778

The image displays a watermill building in a state of disrepair, surrounded by elements of nature and human activity. The background features a distant church and trees, hinting at a village setting. The detailed brushstrokes depict architectural and natural features accurately. The color scheme consists of earth tones, greens, and blues. Figures, including a woman, children, and a dog, are shown near the water, engaging in daily activities. Additional figures can be observed among the trees and by the building, adding to the depiction of rural life against a historical backdrop.
Artista
Niederländische Grafik 1730–1914
Datazione
1778
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
pen and black ink with watercolor over black chalk on laid paper
Dimensioni
30,2 × 39,9 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image displays a watermill building in a state of disrepair, surrounded by elements of nature and human activity. The background features a distant church and trees, hinting at a village setting. The detailed brushstrokes depict architectural and natural features accurately. The color scheme consists of earth tones, greens, and blues. Figures, including a woman, children, and a dog, are shown near the water, engaging in daily activities. Additional figures can be observed among the trees and by the building, adding to the depiction of rural life against a historical backdrop.

Niederländische Grafik 1730–1914