Landscape

American Landscape Painting, c. 1852

The artwork presents a landscape view with a river flowing through the scene. Closest to us, a person on horseback and another standing figure are near the riverbank. The left side of the image has tall trees with dense foliage, showing a mix of greens and browns. In the distance, rolling hills stretch towards a horizon placed high in the composition, where tones of pink and blue are in the sky. The brushstrokes are soft and blended, with a warm and earthy color palette.
Artist
American Landscape Painting
Date
c. 1852
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
46.04 × 66.04 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork presents a landscape view with a river flowing through the scene. Closest to us, a person on horseback and another standing figure are near the riverbank. The left side of the image has tall trees with dense foliage, showing a mix of greens and browns. In the distance, rolling hills stretch towards a horizon placed high in the composition, where tones of pink and blue are in the sky. The brushstrokes are soft and blended, with a warm and earthy color palette.

American Landscape Painting