View from Little Sewell Mountain, No. 1

Amerikanische Grafik 1850–1857, 1857

The image shows a landscape from an elevated viewpoint on Little Sewell Mountain in Fayette County, Virginia. The foreground features tree stumps, short trees, fields, and a white structure surrounded by trees. Rolling hills extend into the distance, blending into lighter hues towards the horizon. The sky is depicted with gentle blue-grey tones and light clouds. The color palette consists of earthy tones like ochre, deep greens, and muted blues. Brushstrokes provide detail to the foliage and terrain, while the sky is portrayed with smoother gradations.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1850–1857
Date
1857
Type
Print
Medium
color lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
29.85 × 47.47 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a landscape from an elevated viewpoint on Little Sewell Mountain in Fayette County, Virginia. The foreground features tree stumps, short trees, fields, and a white structure surrounded by trees. Rolling hills extend into the distance, blending into lighter hues towards the horizon. The sky is depicted with gentle blue-grey tones and light clouds. The color palette consists of earthy tones like ochre, deep greens, and muted blues. Brushstrokes provide detail to the foliage and terrain, while the sky is portrayed with smoother gradations.

Amerikanische Grafik 1850–1857