Buildings by Moonlight

American Landscape Painting, c. 1875

The image displays a landscape from an elevated point of view, focusing on a cluster of structures with an ancient or ruined appearance. The horizon is low, marked by jagged, rocky formations. The brushstrokes are loose and textured, with soft edges blending the elements. The color palette consists of muted earth tones—shades of gray, brown, and hints of yellow. In the distance, the land rises into dark, rolling hills or cliffs, with a reflective body of water adding depth to the composition.
Artist
American Landscape Painting
Date
c. 1875
Type
Drawing
Medium
black ink wash and watercolor on wove paper
Dimensions
13.02 × 17.62 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image displays a landscape from an elevated point of view, focusing on a cluster of structures with an ancient or ruined appearance. The horizon is low, marked by jagged, rocky formations. The brushstrokes are loose and textured, with soft edges blending the elements. The color palette consists of muted earth tones—shades of gray, brown, and hints of yellow. In the distance, the land rises into dark, rolling hills or cliffs, with a reflective body of water adding depth to the composition.

American Landscape Painting