Buildings by Moonlight
1875
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1875
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows crumbling stone buildings under a dim, moonlit sky. The walls look weathered, with cracks and missing pieces. Dark shadows stretch across the scene, while the water below is rough and uneven. The artist used soft, washed-out colors to create a quiet, mysterious mood. The moon’s light barely brightens the scene, making everything feel old and forgotten. Next, check out watercolor to see how artists use thin layers of paint to build light and shadow.
