Crossing the James River

Britische Grafik 1870–1881, 1878

The image is a painting of a river crossing with a barge carrying a horse-drawn cart and passengers. The perspective is elevated, showing the scene from a high angle. The sky is visible at the top with wispy clouds. The painting uses watercolor with soft, flowing brushstrokes blending colors. The color scheme includes soft greens, light blues, earthy browns, and patches of colorful foliage. Hills in different shades of green and brown are depicted beyond the river, leading to a serene mountain range in the background.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1870–1881
Date
1878
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor on wove paper
Dimensions
17.62 × 25.88 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image is a painting of a river crossing with a barge carrying a horse-drawn cart and passengers. The perspective is elevated, showing the scene from a high angle. The sky is visible at the top with wispy clouds. The painting uses watercolor with soft, flowing brushstrokes blending colors. The color scheme includes soft greens, light blues, earthy browns, and patches of colorful foliage. Hills in different shades of green and brown are depicted beyond the river, leading to a serene mountain range in the background.

Britische Grafik 1870–1881