The image shows a rural, thatched-roof cottage with a view from slightly above ground level. The horizon is visible around two-thirds up the image, with a line of structures and distant landforms. The brushstrokes are textured, featuring cross-hatching and linear marks for depth. The color palette is monochromatic, using dark and light grays and blacks for contrast. In the foreground, a flock of geese is visible in a grassy area, bordered by a wooden fence. Smoke rises from the cottage chimney. The background displays a cloudy sky created with soft strokes.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1878
- Medium
- drypoint and aquatint on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 7291 × 6071 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original