Ruins of a Tavern, Petersburg, Virginia

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850, c. 1845

The image shows a high-angle view of a series of brick ruins, likely in an urban environment. The bricks vary in shades of brown and red. Trees are visible on the horizon against a sky transitioning from blue to peach. In the background, there are intact structures in muted grays and browns. Other buildings and spires are faintly visible in the distance. The brushstrokes are delicate, creating an atmospheric effect. Warm, earthy tones dominate the color palette. A woman in a dress with a shawl stands on a pathway among the ruins.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850
Date
c. 1845
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
15.72 × 27.31 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a high-angle view of a series of brick ruins, likely in an urban environment. The bricks vary in shades of brown and red. Trees are visible on the horizon against a sky transitioning from blue to peach. In the background, there are intact structures in muted grays and browns. Other buildings and spires are faintly visible in the distance. The brushstrokes are delicate, creating an atmospheric effect. Warm, earthy tones dominate the color palette. A woman in a dress with a shawl stands on a pathway among the ruins.

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850