The painting depicts a hillside village viewed from an elevated perspective. The horizon is high in the image, with the village atop the hill, individual buildings distinguishable by warm color tones. Behind the village, the sky is clear blue, the mountains fading into darker tones. Delicate, fluid brushstrokes are used, especially in the foliage and winding path. The color palette is earthy and natural, with greens and browns predominant, the village's architecture and vibrant greenery offering lighter contrasts. The landscape shows rolling terrain rising towards the top of the hill.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1880
- Medium
- watercolor with scratching out over traces of graphite on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 5631 × 3756 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original