← Danby, Francis

The scene depicts a family resting on a grassy area, with a man sitting, a woman standing with a jug, and two children interacting with them. There is a group of grazing animals, likely goats, on the left. In the background, there is a forested area leading to architectural structures resembling castles. The sky above is expansive, with a calm and serene atmosphere created by a color palette of soft greys and whites. The artwork showcases fine, detailed brushstrokes, particularly in the grassy textures and foliage.

Scenery of Bristol

Danby, Francis · Other

1823

Medium
complete folio of three lithographs on wove paper
Classification
Portfolio
Period
1801 to 1825
Image size
6611 × 4648px

Description

The scene depicts a family resting on a grassy area, with a man sitting, a woman standing with a jug, and two children interacting with them. There is a group of grazing animals, likely goats, on the left. In the background, there is a forested area leading to architectural structures resembling castles. The sky above is expansive, with a calm and serene atmosphere created by a color palette of soft greys and whites. The artwork showcases fine, detailed brushstrokes, particularly in the grassy textures and foliage.

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).

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