East View of Mount Vernon Mansion

Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868, c. 1860

The image shows an elevated view of the Mount Vernon Mansion. The horizon line is in the middle, dividing the foreground from the sky. The mansion is in the center, displaying its grand architecture. The brushstroke technique is precise and detailed. The color palette includes greens, browns, and creams. There is a grassy area in the foreground with figures and a dog. Trees frame the buildings, and the sky transitions from light blue to beige with white clouds.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868
Date
c. 1860
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
25.88 × 38.74 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows an elevated view of the Mount Vernon Mansion. The horizon line is in the middle, dividing the foreground from the sky. The mansion is in the center, displaying its grand architecture. The brushstroke technique is precise and detailed. The color palette includes greens, browns, and creams. There is a grassy area in the foreground with figures and a dog. Trees frame the buildings, and the sky transitions from light blue to beige with white clouds.

Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868