Fantasiehafen mit Burg

Amerikanische Malerei 1870–1877, um 1875

This painting displays an elevated view of a bustling port town. In the center, a tall tree with dense green foliage stands out against a light blue sky with fluffy white clouds. The scene includes a mix of architectural structures ranging from stately houses to industrial buildings near the water, with sailboats and steamships visible. There are houses with yards, pastoral scenery, winding roads, and bridges leading to the port in the distance. On the left, a castle-like structure rests on top of a rocky, green hill. The color palette consists of vibrant greens, earthy browns, soft blues, and creams. The sky occupies a significant portion of the painting, enhancing the sense of openness and scale.
Künstler
Amerikanische Malerei 1870–1877
Datierung
um 1875
Gattung
Gemälde
Technik
Öl auf Leinwand
Maße
64,8 × 101,6 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This painting displays an elevated view of a bustling port town. In the center, a tall tree with dense green foliage stands out against a light blue sky with fluffy white clouds. The scene includes a mix of architectural structures ranging from stately houses to industrial buildings near the water, with sailboats and steamships visible. There are houses with yards, pastoral scenery, winding roads, and bridges leading to the port in the distance. On the left, a castle-like structure rests on top of a rocky, green hill. The color palette consists of vibrant greens, earthy browns, soft blues, and creams. The sky occupies a significant portion of the painting, enhancing the sense of openness and scale.

Amerikanische Malerei 1870–1877