Hudson River Portfolio: Blick nach Süden von Battery Knox, West Point

Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868, 1859

This image shows the Hudson River from Battery Knox, West Point, facing south. The horizon is in the upper third of the image, where hills and sky meet. The river widens in the middle, flowing into the distance. Several sailboats and steamboats are visible on the water near the horizon. On the right, a large building sits among trees on a hill. A pathway follows the riverbank, with three figures nearby; one seated and the others talking. The brushstrokes are detailed, creating a realistic landscape. The color palette is muted, with greens, browns, and blues capturing the tranquil scene under a partly cloudy sky.
Künstler
Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868
Datierung
1859
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
hand-colored lithograph on Chine appliquee paper
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This image shows the Hudson River from Battery Knox, West Point, facing south. The horizon is in the upper third of the image, where hills and sky meet. The river widens in the middle, flowing into the distance. Several sailboats and steamboats are visible on the water near the horizon. On the right, a large building sits among trees on a hill. A pathway follows the riverbank, with three figures nearby; one seated and the others talking. The brushstrokes are detailed, creating a realistic landscape. The color palette is muted, with greens, browns, and blues capturing the tranquil scene under a partly cloudy sky.

Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868