Hillside and Trees
Cox, David · British
- Medium
- graphite with brown wash on wove paper
- Classification
- Drawing
- Period
- 1776 to 1800
- Image size
- 4505 × 3322px
Description
The image features a landscape viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is subtly suggested by pencil outlines, with elements such as tree outlines and a distant structure visible. Loose and fluid brushwork in sepia tones creates a soft and ethereal quality. Darker strokes at the forefront indicate trees and shrubs, with a predominantly earthy brown color palette.
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).