A Cliff Overhung with Trees
1820
watercolor
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1820
watercolor
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
A Cliff Overhung with Trees is a 1820 watercolor by Ezekiel Barton, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a rocky cliff with a waterfall pouring down its side. Trees cling to the top and sides, their branches twisting against the sky. The colors are soft—greens, browns, and a bit of blue-gray—with the waterfall glowing a warm orange where it hits the rocks. The artist used watercolor in thin, see-through layers to create light and shadow. This makes the scene feel misty and alive, like you’re standing right there. Next, look up watercolor, glazing to see how artists build depth with layers.
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