Retriever

Amerikanische Malerei 1849–1850, second half 19th century

The artwork presents a winter landscape with a flat, gray sky filling the top half of the composition. In the distance, snow-covered hills rise gently, creating a horizon line that is slightly above the center. Closest to us, a black dog is depicted carrying a small animal in its mouth, positioned prominently in the snowy terrain. To the right, a group of evergreen trees stands tall, with a few tree stumps scattered around. Among the trees, a figure dressed in dark clothing is visible, holding a rifle. The painting employs bold, somewhat rough brushstrokes, particularly noticeable in the rendering of the snow and trees. The color palette is dominated by muted grays and whites, with touches of green and brown in the trees and ground.
Artist
Amerikanische Malerei 1849–1850
Date
second half 19th century
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
56 × 80.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork presents a winter landscape with a flat, gray sky filling the top half of the composition. In the distance, snow-covered hills rise gently, creating a horizon line that is slightly above the center. Closest to us, a black dog is depicted carrying a small animal in its mouth, positioned prominently in the snowy terrain. To the right, a group of evergreen trees stands tall, with a few tree stumps scattered around. Among the trees, a figure dressed in dark clothing is visible, holding a rifle. The painting employs bold, somewhat rough brushstrokes, particularly noticeable in the rendering of the snow and trees. The color palette is dominated by muted grays and whites, with touches of green and brown in the trees and ground.

Amerikanische Malerei 1849–1850