View from Fishkill Looking to West Point

Britische Grafik 1820–1830, 1825

The image shows a panoramic landscape from Fishkill looking towards West Point. The viewpoint is elevated, offering a wide view of the terrain. The horizon is prominently displayed high in the image, showing hills and sky meeting. The hills gently slope towards the horizon. The painting technique features detailed brushstrokes blending shades smoothly. The color scheme consists of soft earth tones, light blue for water and sky, and green hues. In the foreground, there are rocks, grass patches, and trees. Moving further, water bodies with islands and a few buildings can be seen. Larger hills appear in the distance, with sunlight peeking through the clouds casting rays on the scene.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1820–1830
Date
1825
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on wove paper
Dimensions
35.72 × 53.66 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a panoramic landscape from Fishkill looking towards West Point. The viewpoint is elevated, offering a wide view of the terrain. The horizon is prominently displayed high in the image, showing hills and sky meeting. The hills gently slope towards the horizon. The painting technique features detailed brushstrokes blending shades smoothly. The color scheme consists of soft earth tones, light blue for water and sky, and green hues. In the foreground, there are rocks, grass patches, and trees. Moving further, water bodies with islands and a few buildings can be seen. Larger hills appear in the distance, with sunlight peeking through the clouds casting rays on the scene.

Britische Grafik 1820–1830