The Naval College from the River at Greenwich
1861
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1861
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Naval College from the River at Greenwich is a 1861 gouache by David Roberts, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a calm river with a few small boats. One boat has a person standing, holding a pole, while another boat has a dog and a person sitting. In the distance, there’s a big building with domes and columns along the water’s edge. The artist used soft, light colors to show the quiet scene. The water looks smooth, and the buildings fade into the background, almost like a dream. Next, look up watercolor to see how artists mix paint and water for this effect.
