Humphrey's Ledge

Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868, 1860

The image features a landscape viewed from an elevated perspective. It shows a serene expanse of land with mountains in the distance. The horizon line is in the lower third, with a range of mountains stretching across. The left side displays layers of progressively higher peaks, while the right side has a steep, rugged slope covered in dark vegetation. The brushstrokes are loose and impressionistic, with broad strokes for the sky and detailed brushwork for trees and mountains. The color palette is primarily greens and blues, with brighter greens near us transitioning to deeper hues in distant mountains and the cloudy sky. Scattered trees and patches of sunlight provide warmth amidst the cool tones of the scene.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868
Date
1860
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor on wove paper
Dimensions
13.4 × 21.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image features a landscape viewed from an elevated perspective. It shows a serene expanse of land with mountains in the distance. The horizon line is in the lower third, with a range of mountains stretching across. The left side displays layers of progressively higher peaks, while the right side has a steep, rugged slope covered in dark vegetation. The brushstrokes are loose and impressionistic, with broad strokes for the sky and detailed brushwork for trees and mountains. The color palette is primarily greens and blues, with brighter greens near us transitioning to deeper hues in distant mountains and the cloudy sky. Scattered trees and patches of sunlight provide warmth amidst the cool tones of the scene.

Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868