Rocks and Breaking Waves

Amerikanische Grafik 1869–1877, ca. jaren 1870

This painting shows a seascape, with the horizon low in the scene. There are waves crashing towards us, approaching a rocky brown outcropping on the left side. The color palette includes shades of pale blue, gray, and green, and the waves are topped with streaks of white. The sky is cloudy and gray with some hints of pale yellow, and there are small birds flying above the waves.
Kunstenaar
Amerikanische Grafik 1869–1877
Datering
ca. jaren 1870
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
watercolor and gouache on tan wove paper
Afmetingen
22,7 × 34,61 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

This painting shows a seascape, with the horizon low in the scene. There are waves crashing towards us, approaching a rocky brown outcropping on the left side. The color palette includes shades of pale blue, gray, and green, and the waves are topped with streaks of white. The sky is cloudy and gray with some hints of pale yellow, and there are small birds flying above the waves.

Amerikanische Grafik 1869–1877