An Abbey by a Wooded Lake at Twilight

Französische Grafik 1830–1844, ca. 1831

The image shows a serene body of water with an urban landscape in the distance. The skyline features tall, slender silhouettes of structures, and the horizon is not clearly visible. The brushstrokes are soft and blend smoothly. The color palette includes deep blues, rusts, browns, and pastel tones of blue and peach. Darkened trees frame the scene, highlighting the contrast between shadowed areas and distant structures.
Kunstenaar
Französische Grafik 1830–1844
Datering
ca. 1831
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
pastel on blue wove paper
Afmetingen
23 × 37,5 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image shows a serene body of water with an urban landscape in the distance. The skyline features tall, slender silhouettes of structures, and the horizon is not clearly visible. The brushstrokes are soft and blend smoothly. The color palette includes deep blues, rusts, browns, and pastel tones of blue and peach. Darkened trees frame the scene, highlighting the contrast between shadowed areas and distant structures.

Französische Grafik 1830–1844