Stary Hrosenov
1889
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1889
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a small, worn building with a door and a window. A person in a red dress stands outside, near a tree. The ground is a mix of green grass and brown dirt, with a patch of blue water in the corner. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, giving a soft, sketchy look. The colors are simple but bright, especially the red of the person’s dress. Look up watercolor to see how artists use this technique to create light, airy scenes.
