Bolling's Dam, Petersburgh, Virginia

Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836, 1821

The image shows Bolling's Dam in Petersburg, Virginia. The viewer is positioned slightly above the river, looking across the water cascading over the dam. Close to us, the river flows over rocks with subtle movements. To the right are rocks, vegetation, and trees. The horizon shows buildings, including a central industrial structure. The sky above is filled with clouds in soft strokes, conveying depth and atmosphere. The color palette consists of muted greens, earth tones, and grays.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836
Date
1821
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on wove paper
Dimensions
24.61 × 34.29 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows Bolling's Dam in Petersburg, Virginia. The viewer is positioned slightly above the river, looking across the water cascading over the dam. Close to us, the river flows over rocks with subtle movements. To the right are rocks, vegetation, and trees. The horizon shows buildings, including a central industrial structure. The sky above is filled with clouds in soft strokes, conveying depth and atmosphere. The color palette consists of muted greens, earth tones, and grays.

Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836