View of a Waterfall through a Ravine

Französische Grafik 1800–1812,

The image shows a view looking up through a steep, narrow gorge towards an open sky in the upper third of the composition. A building is partially hidden among lush green vegetation on a rocky outcrop in the distance. The style features detailed brushstrokes capturing textures of rocky cliffs, foliage, and water in the gorge. The color palette includes natural tones like earthen browns, grays, vibrant greens, and soft blues in the sky.
Kunstenaar
Französische Grafik 1800–1812
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
watercolor over graphite with scratching-out on wove paper
Afmetingen
32,6 × 21,2 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image shows a view looking up through a steep, narrow gorge towards an open sky in the upper third of the composition. A building is partially hidden among lush green vegetation on a rocky outcrop in the distance. The style features detailed brushstrokes capturing textures of rocky cliffs, foliage, and water in the gorge. The color palette includes natural tones like earthen browns, grays, vibrant greens, and soft blues in the sky.

Französische Grafik 1800–1812