Spring--Burning Fallen Trees in a Girdled Clearing. Western Scene

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850, 1841

The image depicts a ground-level view of a group of people within a natural setting. The horizon is visible in the top third of the image with bare trees reaching above it. In the center, there is a plume of smoke rising from a smoldering tree trunk. The brushstrokes are smooth and detailed, creating a soft portrayal of the scene. The color palette includes earthy tones such as browns, greens, and grays. Closest to the viewer, a large tree trunk with exposed roots is prominent. In the distance, a simple log cabin and an ox are seen amidst the wooded backdrop.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850
Date
1841
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored aquatint on wove paper
Dimensions
34.61 × 26.35 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts a ground-level view of a group of people within a natural setting. The horizon is visible in the top third of the image with bare trees reaching above it. In the center, there is a plume of smoke rising from a smoldering tree trunk. The brushstrokes are smooth and detailed, creating a soft portrayal of the scene. The color palette includes earthy tones such as browns, greens, and grays. Closest to the viewer, a large tree trunk with exposed roots is prominent. In the distance, a simple log cabin and an ox are seen amidst the wooded backdrop.

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850