Landscape near Strasbourg Looking toward St. Gall

Niederländische Grafik 1730–1914, 1879

The artwork presents a landscape view near Strasbourg, looking toward St. Gall. The perspective is from a low vantage point near the water's edge. The horizon line is placed relatively high, with a band of distant trees and gentle hills. The brushstrokes are soft and fluid, using watercolor technique. The color palette features muted blues and greens, with touches of soft pink and peach in the sky. The water reflects the sky and trees. Vegetation close to us includes grasses and small bushes, adding texture to the composition.
Kunstenaar
Niederländische Grafik 1730–1914
Datering
1879
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
watercolor on wove paper
Afmetingen
16,5 × 23,2 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The artwork presents a landscape view near Strasbourg, looking toward St. Gall. The perspective is from a low vantage point near the water's edge. The horizon line is placed relatively high, with a band of distant trees and gentle hills. The brushstrokes are soft and fluid, using watercolor technique. The color palette features muted blues and greens, with touches of soft pink and peach in the sky. The water reflects the sky and trees. Vegetation close to us includes grasses and small bushes, adding texture to the composition.

Niederländische Grafik 1730–1914