View of the Second Falls on the Sawkill River

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850, c. 1840

The image shows a small waterfall cascading down from an elevated perspective, with tall trees filling the background. The painting features delicate and precise brushstrokes, creating texture in the foliage and water. The color palette includes shades of green, brown, blue, and white. Two figures are seated on a rocky bank, partially hidden by bushes and shaded by trees, observing the scenery. The river winds through the landscape, blending into the distant treeline.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850
Date
c. 1840
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor with pen and black ink on wove paper mounted to wove paper
Dimensions
33.02 × 41.91 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a small waterfall cascading down from an elevated perspective, with tall trees filling the background. The painting features delicate and precise brushstrokes, creating texture in the foliage and water. The color palette includes shades of green, brown, blue, and white. Two figures are seated on a rocky bank, partially hidden by bushes and shaded by trees, observing the scenery. The river winds through the landscape, blending into the distant treeline.

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850