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Landscape with Figures and a Carriage

David, Sir Wilkie

1813

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Landscape with Figures and a Carriage is a 1813 graphite by David, Sir Wilkie, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: David, Sir Wilkie
When & what style?: 1813 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a landscape with a carriage and figures. The carriage is in the middle of the image, with a person standing next to it. There are also some people standing on the left side of the image. The background is a light blue color, with some darker blue lines that look like hills or mountains. The overall mood of the painting is calm and peaceful. The painting is done in a simple style, with bold lines and bright colors. The artist has used a mix of graphite and watercolor to create a sense of depth and texture. The figures in the painting are not very detailed, but they add a sense of movement and energy to the scene. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out other works by the Romanticism movement.