The image shows a scene from an aerial perspective, lightly tilted for visual interest. A faint horizon divides the water and sky. The piece is created with fine linear brushstrokes and crosshatching, giving texture. The color scheme is brown-toned. In the foreground, a small boat with three figures, one holding an umbrella, is present. The boat appears to be rowing or observing. Further out, the water's surface is calm. A single tree is depicted off to one side, balancing the boat in the serene aquatic landscape.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1859
- Medium
- etching and roulette on chine collé on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 4296 × 3151 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original