Blick bei den Fällen des Schuylkill

Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836, 1819

The image is an engraving showing a landscape with a high horizon. The setting is a valley with steep sides, featuring hills and treetops in the distance. The composition uses detailed brushstrokes to depict the natural scenery. Earthy tones and muted greens dominate the color palette, with a soft, hazy light creating a serene atmosphere. In the foreground, there are rocky terrain, a figure in a red garment, and a white horse. A river winds through the background, surrounded by trees blending into the hills. The sky is depicted with soft grey, peach, and blue tones.
Künstler
Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836
Datierung
1819
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on wove paper
Maße
33,5 × 25,72 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The image is an engraving showing a landscape with a high horizon. The setting is a valley with steep sides, featuring hills and treetops in the distance. The composition uses detailed brushstrokes to depict the natural scenery. Earthy tones and muted greens dominate the color palette, with a soft, hazy light creating a serene atmosphere. In the foreground, there are rocky terrain, a figure in a red garment, and a white horse. A river winds through the background, surrounded by trees blending into the hills. The sky is depicted with soft grey, peach, and blue tones.

Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836