A Street in Chartres

Britische Grafik 1830–1839, 1836

The image shows a street scene from an elevated perspective. The horizon is high, with cathedral spires reaching towards the sky. The buildings have rustic architecture, including a cafe. The sky is light blue with clouds. People are depicted with impressionistic brushstrokes, adding movement and scale. Watercolor is used to create texture and light and shadow effects.
Kunstenaar
Britische Grafik 1830–1839
Datering
1836
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
watercolor with gouache with scraping over touches of graphite
Afmetingen
29 × 1,6 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image shows a street scene from an elevated perspective. The horizon is high, with cathedral spires reaching towards the sky. The buildings have rustic architecture, including a cafe. The sky is light blue with clouds. People are depicted with impressionistic brushstrokes, adding movement and scale. Watercolor is used to create texture and light and shadow effects.

Britische Grafik 1830–1839