Kung-kwa at On-na, Lew Chew
Heine, William · American
1856
- Medium
- chromolithograph with hand-coloring on wove paper mounted to Bristol board
- Classification
- Portfolio
- Period
- 1851 to 1875
- Image size
- 4000 × 2904px
Description
The image shows a landscape with a building surrounded by greenery. The viewpoint is elevated, showing a wide perspective. The sky is lightly clouded with pastel colors. Two figures near us are engaged in activities. The brushwork is detailed, capturing leaves and architectural elements clearly. The color palette is dominated by greens and browns, complemented by subtle sky hues. A fence and more trees are visible in the background.
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).