Buffalo, vom Eriesee aus

Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836, veröffentlicht 1836

The image shows a view of Lake Erie with a harbor scene. Multiple boats, including a steamship and sailboats, are visible on the water. People are on the vessels. In the distance, there is a city skyline with various buildings and steeples. A tall lighthouse with a red dome is prominent on the right side. The sky has swirling clouds painted with broad brushstrokes, creating a sense of movement. The color palette is muted, with soft blues and grays for the sky and water, and earthy tones for the buildings.
Künstler
Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836
Datierung
veröffentlicht 1836
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
hand-colored aquatint with touches of engraving on wove paper
Maße
52,3 × 70,4 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The image shows a view of Lake Erie with a harbor scene. Multiple boats, including a steamship and sailboats, are visible on the water. People are on the vessels. In the distance, there is a city skyline with various buildings and steeples. A tall lighthouse with a red dome is prominent on the right side. The sky has swirling clouds painted with broad brushstrokes, creating a sense of movement. The color palette is muted, with soft blues and grays for the sky and water, and earthy tones for the buildings.

Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836