View from Little Sewell Mountain, No. 2

Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868, 1857

The image shows an elevated view of a vast landscape. The horizon is low in the image, allowing a wide view of rolling hills extending into the distance. Hills and small mountains are visible in the horizon, creating a layered effect. The brushstrokes are detailed, capturing the textures of trees, hills, and structures. The color palette consists of muted earth tones, with shades of brown and green dominating the scene. In the foreground, there are fenced fields, scattered trees, and small buildings clustered together. A winding road or river meanders through the landscape towards the distant hills. The sky is clear with a few subtle clouds.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868
Date
1857
Type
Print
Medium
color lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
30 × 47.31 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows an elevated view of a vast landscape. The horizon is low in the image, allowing a wide view of rolling hills extending into the distance. Hills and small mountains are visible in the horizon, creating a layered effect. The brushstrokes are detailed, capturing the textures of trees, hills, and structures. The color palette consists of muted earth tones, with shades of brown and green dominating the scene. In the foreground, there are fenced fields, scattered trees, and small buildings clustered together. A winding road or river meanders through the landscape towards the distant hills. The sky is clear with a few subtle clouds.

Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868