Weser

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850, 1842

The image shows a mountainous landscape with a low horizon line, depicting an extensive terrain. The mountains span the horizon, rising sharply on each side. In the center, a valley is enclosed by the mountains. The drawing is in light pencil sketches, creating an airy look. Delicate, even strokes outline the mountains, valleys, and sparse vegetation. The subdued color palette includes shades of grey with soft whites and light blush tints. The foreground is mostly barren with sparse vegetation, leading the eye towards detailed mountain peaks in the distance.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850
Date
1842
Type
Drawing
Medium
graphite with gouache on wove paper
Dimensions
20 × 31.75 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a mountainous landscape with a low horizon line, depicting an extensive terrain. The mountains span the horizon, rising sharply on each side. In the center, a valley is enclosed by the mountains. The drawing is in light pencil sketches, creating an airy look. Delicate, even strokes outline the mountains, valleys, and sparse vegetation. The subdued color palette includes shades of grey with soft whites and light blush tints. The foreground is mostly barren with sparse vegetation, leading the eye towards detailed mountain peaks in the distance.

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850