
Reflections in a Wooded Pool
Hills, Robert · British
- Medium
- watercolor over graphite on wove paper
- Classification
- Drawing
- Period
- 1751 to 1775
- Image size
- 4752 × 3164px
Description
The image shows a landscape with a small body of water reflecting the surrounding trees. The horizon is low, marked by trees at the water's edge. The scene includes lush green trees and shrubs with expressive brushstrokes creating depth. The color palette is earthy, with rich greens of the trees contrasting browns and yellows of the water. The sky is a pale gray with hints of warm tones. Brushstrokes suggest an impressionistic style emphasizing the serene natural setting.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).