East River, Sunrise

Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868, 1862

The image shows a serene view of a body of water. The water in the foreground has smooth brushstrokes in shades of blue and gray. Two boats move across the water, one with red accents and a sail. In the distance, an industrial skyline emerges with structures and chimneys emitting smoke. The horizon is in the middle of the composition, separated from the sky by a layer of haze. The sky transitions from pale yellow near the horizon to deeper blues above, with pink and gray clouds scattered throughout.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868
Date
1862
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor and gouache with touches of graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
13.5 × 21.3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a serene view of a body of water. The water in the foreground has smooth brushstrokes in shades of blue and gray. Two boats move across the water, one with red accents and a sail. In the distance, an industrial skyline emerges with structures and chimneys emitting smoke. The horizon is in the middle of the composition, separated from the sky by a layer of haze. The sky transitions from pale yellow near the horizon to deeper blues above, with pink and gray clouds scattered throughout.

Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868