The image depicts an outdoor scene with a partial structure. The perspective is set above and to the side, looking down at the scene. The horizon is not visible. The environment is portrayed using fine brushstrokes and cross-hatching, creating a textured look. The color palette is warm sepia tones. A figure wearing a wide-brimmed hat is sitting on the ground in a contemplative pose, partly hidden by shadows. A wooden gate is slightly open, leading into a leafy area that extends into the background filled with dense foliage.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1760/1765
- Medium
- red chalk on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 7595 × 9662 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original