Autumn
1843
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Joseph Rubens Powell
Joseph Rubens Powell (1791–1895) was an artist.
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graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Autumn is a 1843 graphite by Joseph Rubens Powell, a Romanticism work, depicting Road, held at National Gallery of Art.
This watercolor shows a quiet forest path in fall. Orange and yellow leaves cover the ground. Tall trees frame the scene. A gentle light shines through the branches. Powell layered thin glazes of color to build depth. You can almost feel the crisp autumn air. The scene feels alive, not just pretty. Try looking up watercolor glazing next—it’s how wet paint is layered to change light.
Joseph Rubens Powell (1791–1895) was an artist.
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