Abendrast – Siedler auf dem Weg nach Westen, 1840

Amerikanische Malerei 1865–1870, 1867

The artwork depicts a scene of emigrants halting for the evening during their journey westward in 1840. Closest to us, several individuals, including women and children, are gathered around a campfire, engaged in activities like washing and tending to a fire. A man is drawing water from a small stream, while livestock, including cows and sheep, graze nearby. Beyond this group, a line of covered wagons stretches across the scene, with horses and oxen resting by them. In the distance, a vast landscape unfolds under a sky filled with clouds, painted with hues of pink and orange. The horizon is relatively low. The color palette is warm and earthy, with detailed brushwork capturing the textures of the animals, clothing, and landscape.
Künstler
Amerikanische Malerei 1865–1870
Datierung
1867
Gattung
Gemälde
Technik
Öl auf Leinwand
Maße
101,6 × 177,8 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The artwork depicts a scene of emigrants halting for the evening during their journey westward in 1840. Closest to us, several individuals, including women and children, are gathered around a campfire, engaged in activities like washing and tending to a fire. A man is drawing water from a small stream, while livestock, including cows and sheep, graze nearby. Beyond this group, a line of covered wagons stretches across the scene, with horses and oxen resting by them. In the distance, a vast landscape unfolds under a sky filled with clouds, painted with hues of pink and orange. The horizon is relatively low. The color palette is warm and earthy, with detailed brushwork capturing the textures of the animals, clothing, and landscape.

Amerikanische Malerei 1865–1870