Sweet Briar

Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814, c. 1808

The image shows a landscape with a house to the right, distant trees on the horizon, and another building in the background. In the foreground, there are three tall trees framing the scene, with two adults and a child under their shade. The painting is detailed with delicate brushstrokes, creating a soft texture. The color palette consists of greens, browns, blues, whites, and grays, evoking a calm atmosphere. A few clouds are scattered in the sky above.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814
Date
c. 1808
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor and graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
17.15 × 25.08 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a landscape with a house to the right, distant trees on the horizon, and another building in the background. In the foreground, there are three tall trees framing the scene, with two adults and a child under their shade. The painting is detailed with delicate brushstrokes, creating a soft texture. The color palette consists of greens, browns, blues, whites, and grays, evoking a calm atmosphere. A few clouds are scattered in the sky above.

Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814