Ansicht der Quarantänestation von New York, Staten Island

Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836, veröffentlicht 1833

The image shows a maritime scene overlooking the waters towards Staten Island. The horizon is low, with buildings and greenery visible along the shoreline in the distance. Several ships with sails are present, some with colorful flags. Closer to the viewer, small boats navigate the water, with figures engaged in various activities. The painting features a detailed yet smooth style, with soft brushstrokes creating a sense of motion in the waves and sky. The color palette includes muted tones of blues and greens in the water, and a gentle gradient of creams and grays with hints of pale blue in the sky.
Künstler
Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836
Datierung
veröffentlicht 1833
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
hand-colored aquatint with touches of engraving onwove paper
Maße
sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 49,5 × 61,5 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The image shows a maritime scene overlooking the waters towards Staten Island. The horizon is low, with buildings and greenery visible along the shoreline in the distance. Several ships with sails are present, some with colorful flags. Closer to the viewer, small boats navigate the water, with figures engaged in various activities. The painting features a detailed yet smooth style, with soft brushstrokes creating a sense of motion in the waves and sky. The color palette includes muted tones of blues and greens in the water, and a gentle gradient of creams and grays with hints of pale blue in the sky.

Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836