Cart on the Beach at Etretat

Niederländische Grafik 1730–1914, 1862

The image shows a horse-drawn cart moving along a sandy path in a flat, open landscape. Buildings are visible in the distance on the left side, with vertical markers or poles scattered on the right. The brushstrokes are light and feathery, suggesting a watercolor technique. The color palette consists of pale blues and soft whites, creating a cool, tranquil atmosphere that aligns with the expansive sky. Darker splashes of color add texture to the ground, hinting at patches of vegetation or ripples in the sandy surface.
Kunstenaar
Niederländische Grafik 1730–1914
Datering
1862
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
watercolor over black chalk on laid paper
Afmetingen
23,4 × 34,4 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image shows a horse-drawn cart moving along a sandy path in a flat, open landscape. Buildings are visible in the distance on the left side, with vertical markers or poles scattered on the right. The brushstrokes are light and feathery, suggesting a watercolor technique. The color palette consists of pale blues and soft whites, creating a cool, tranquil atmosphere that aligns with the expansive sky. Darker splashes of color add texture to the ground, hinting at patches of vegetation or ripples in the sandy surface.

Niederländische Grafik 1730–1914