Clifton Suspension Bridge near Bristol

Britische Grafik 1830–1839, ca. 1832

The image shows a view down a suspension bridge, leading towards the middle where the towers and cables stand out. The horizon is just above the bridge, separating the sky from the landscape below. The brushstrokes are precisely detailed, capturing the scene clearly. The color palette includes warm earth tones for the bridge and cool blues for the sky. Trees and vegetation on either side of the bridge add greenery, balancing nature and architecture. In the distance, the sky is lightly painted with clouds, creating depth in the composition.
Kunstenaar
Britische Grafik 1830–1839
Datering
ca. 1832
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
watercolor and graphite
Afmetingen
overall (approximate): 18,8 × 27,4 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image shows a view down a suspension bridge, leading towards the middle where the towers and cables stand out. The horizon is just above the bridge, separating the sky from the landscape below. The brushstrokes are precisely detailed, capturing the scene clearly. The color palette includes warm earth tones for the bridge and cool blues for the sky. Trees and vegetation on either side of the bridge add greenery, balancing nature and architecture. In the distance, the sky is lightly painted with clouds, creating depth in the composition.

Britische Grafik 1830–1839