Blick bei West Point

Amerikanische Malerei 1850–1857, um 1852/1858

The artwork presents a view from an elevated vantage point, showcasing a landscape. The horizon is placed high in the composition, allowing the viewer to see the valley and distant hills. The style features meticulous brushstrokes, giving texture to the foliage and terrain. Closest to us, a figure is seated and sketching, accompanied by a dog, surrounded by greenery. Beyond, the landscape includes fields with animals, winding paths, and a river with sailboats. The color palette includes greens and browns transitioning to shades of blue and pink in the distant mountains and sky.
Künstler
Amerikanische Malerei 1850–1857
Datierung
um 1852/1858
Gattung
Gemälde
Technik
Öl auf Leinwand
Maße
66,6 × 91,9 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The artwork presents a view from an elevated vantage point, showcasing a landscape. The horizon is placed high in the composition, allowing the viewer to see the valley and distant hills. The style features meticulous brushstrokes, giving texture to the foliage and terrain. Closest to us, a figure is seated and sketching, accompanied by a dog, surrounded by greenery. Beyond, the landscape includes fields with animals, winding paths, and a river with sailboats. The color palette includes greens and browns transitioning to shades of blue and pink in the distant mountains and sky.

Amerikanische Malerei 1850–1857