Die Überquerung des James River
Britische Grafik 1870–1881, 1878
- Künstler
- Britische Grafik 1870–1881
- Datierung
- 1878
- Gattung
- Zeichnung
- Technik
- Aquarell auf Velinpapier
- Maße
- 17,62 × 25,88 cm
- Sammlung
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Lizenz
- Gemeinfrei, CC0
Bildbeschreibung
The image is a painting of a river crossing with a barge carrying a horse-drawn cart and passengers. The perspective is elevated, showing the scene from a high angle. The sky is visible at the top with wispy clouds. The painting uses watercolor with soft, flowing brushstrokes blending colors. The color scheme includes soft greens, light blues, earthy browns, and patches of colorful foliage. Hills in different shades of green and brown are depicted beyond the river, leading to a serene mountain range in the background.