
Landscape with Church Steeple
Bulwer, James · British
1828
- Medium
- watercolor and graphite
- Classification
- Drawing
- Period
- 1826 to 1850
- Image size
- 4905 × 3244px
Description
The image shows a landscape with rolling terrain as seen from an elevated point of view. The horizon is high, showing where the land meets a pale sky. A church tower stands out at the horizon. The foreground displays muted greens and earth tones, while the background shows a blend of greens, oranges, and browns representing trees and bushes. The scene is painted using a watercolor technique with soft and fluid brushstrokes, creating a dreamy atmosphere. The color palette is delicate and pastel, enhancing the peaceful feeling of the landscape.
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).