West Gate at Canterbury

Britische Grafik 1775–1790, in or after 1780

The image is a street scene of an old town area. Buildings and a large castle are prominent in the scene. The style is detailed with fine brushstrokes, defining architectural features and foliage of a tree. The color palette includes browns, grays, soft terracottas for buildings, and subtle greens for trees. The sky is light blue. Figures are present, some close by and others further down the street. A waterway is depicted at the base of the castle.
Kunstenaar
Britische Grafik 1775–1790
Datering
in or after 1780
Soort
Prent
Techniek
etching and watercolor on laid paper
Afmetingen
11,5 × 15 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image is a street scene of an old town area. Buildings and a large castle are prominent in the scene. The style is detailed with fine brushstrokes, defining architectural features and foliage of a tree. The color palette includes browns, grays, soft terracottas for buildings, and subtle greens for trees. The sky is light blue. Figures are present, some close by and others further down the street. A waterway is depicted at the base of the castle.

Britische Grafik 1775–1790