David Burns’ Häuschen und das Washington Monument

Amerikanische Grafik 1879–1892, 1892

This artwork depicts a scene with David Burns's Cottage prominently placed. The cottage, made of wood and brick, is surrounded by bare trees. In the distance, the Washington Monument rises vertically. The horizon is low, with the monument and some other small buildings visible beyond the trees. The brushstrokes are delicate and detailed, capturing the texture of the trees and the architecture. The color palette includes muted greens, browns, and grays. A couple of figures are seen near the cottage.
Künstler
Amerikanische Grafik 1879–1892
Datierung
1892
Gattung
Zeichnung
Technik
Aquarell über Grafit auf Velinpapier
Maße
11,75 × 14,61 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This artwork depicts a scene with David Burns's Cottage prominently placed. The cottage, made of wood and brick, is surrounded by bare trees. In the distance, the Washington Monument rises vertically. The horizon is low, with the monument and some other small buildings visible beyond the trees. The brushstrokes are delicate and detailed, capturing the texture of the trees and the architecture. The color palette includes muted greens, browns, and grays. A couple of figures are seen near the cottage.

Amerikanische Grafik 1879–1892