David Burns's Cottage and the Washington Monument

Amerikanische Grafik 1879–1892, 1892

This artwork depicts a scene with David Burns's Cottage prominently placed. The cottage, made of wood and brick, is surrounded by bare trees. In the distance, the Washington Monument rises vertically. The horizon is low, with the monument and some other small buildings visible beyond the trees. The brushstrokes are delicate and detailed, capturing the texture of the trees and the architecture. The color palette includes muted greens, browns, and grays. A couple of figures are seen near the cottage.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1879–1892
Date
1892
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
11.75 × 14.61 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This artwork depicts a scene with David Burns's Cottage prominently placed. The cottage, made of wood and brick, is surrounded by bare trees. In the distance, the Washington Monument rises vertically. The horizon is low, with the monument and some other small buildings visible beyond the trees. The brushstrokes are delicate and detailed, capturing the texture of the trees and the architecture. The color palette includes muted greens, browns, and grays. A couple of figures are seen near the cottage.

Amerikanische Grafik 1879–1892