
Landscape
De Wint, Peter · British
- Medium
- watercolor
- Classification
- Drawing
- Period
- 1776 to 1800
- Image size
- 4593 × 3377px
Description
The image shows a landscape with a dirt path curving in the foreground. A wooden cart is being pulled by a horse on the left, and a person walks near a small bridge on the right. Large trees with dense foliage line the background, framing the scene. The horizon is in the middle distance, with a vague hint of a castle or large structure. Clouds and light mist soften the distant view. The painting is done in watercolor with smooth brushstrokes capturing a tranquil countryside. Earthy tones dominate the color palette, with soft greens for trees and muted blues for the sky.
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).