View of a Waterfall through a Ravine

Französische Grafik 1800–1812,

The image shows a view looking up through a steep, narrow gorge towards an open sky in the upper third of the composition. A building is partially hidden among lush green vegetation on a rocky outcrop in the distance. The style features detailed brushstrokes capturing textures of rocky cliffs, foliage, and water in the gorge. The color palette includes natural tones like earthen browns, grays, vibrant greens, and soft blues in the sky.
Artista
Französische Grafik 1800–1812
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
watercolor over graphite with scratching-out on wove paper
Dimensioni
32,6 × 21,2 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image shows a view looking up through a steep, narrow gorge towards an open sky in the upper third of the composition. A building is partially hidden among lush green vegetation on a rocky outcrop in the distance. The style features detailed brushstrokes capturing textures of rocky cliffs, foliage, and water in the gorge. The color palette includes natural tones like earthen browns, grays, vibrant greens, and soft blues in the sky.

Französische Grafik 1800–1812