A Yorkshire River

J. M. W. Turner, c. 1827

The artwork titled "A Yorkshire River" depicts a landscape view. The horizon line is placed high in the composition, showcasing a vast expanse of sky with soft, wispy clouds painted in light blues and grays. Close to us, there are sandy-hued hills that roll into the distance, where they meet the river. A figure dressed in a reddish garment is walking along the slope. The brushstrokes are delicate and fluid, characteristic of a watercolor technique. The overall color palette is dominated by soft yellows, pale blues, and muted earth tones.
Artysta
J. M. W. Turner
Datowanie
c. 1827
Rodzaj
Drawing
Technika
watercolor on wove paper
Wymiary
29 × 41.4 cm
Kolekcja
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencja
Domena publiczna, CC0

Opis obrazu

The artwork titled "A Yorkshire River" depicts a landscape view. The horizon line is placed high in the composition, showcasing a vast expanse of sky with soft, wispy clouds painted in light blues and grays. Close to us, there are sandy-hued hills that roll into the distance, where they meet the river. A figure dressed in a reddish garment is walking along the slope. The brushstrokes are delicate and fluid, characteristic of a watercolor technique. The overall color palette is dominated by soft yellows, pale blues, and muted earth tones.

J. M. W. Turner