Harlech Castle and Snowdon
Britische Grafik 1805–1819, ca. 1805
- Kunstenaar
- Britische Grafik 1805–1819
- Datering
- ca. 1805
- Soort
- Tekening
- Techniek
- watercolor over graphite with sponging-out on wove paper
- Afmetingen
- 28,8 × 50,7 cm
- Collectie
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licentie
- Publiek domein, CC0
Beeldbeschrijving
The image depicts a landscape with a castle in a valley. Mountains are in the distance under a soft sky. The castle, stone with cylindrical towers, stands in the middle. There are rooftops indicating a village around it. The painting uses detailed brushstrokes for a realistic effect. The nearby land is brown and green, and foliage is in muted greens and browns. The color scheme is dominated by cool blues and grays, creating a serene atmosphere. Figures with a cart and animals are present in the middle ground.