Geese in Flight

Amerikanische Malerei 1849–1850, 1850 or later

The artwork "Geese in Flight" presents a detailed landscape from a slightly elevated viewpoint. The horizon is placed high, with a line of geese flying diagonally across the sky. The color palette features pastel shades of blue, pink, and green. Closest to us, a train moves along a track at the bottom of the image, with its smoke billowing upwards. Beyond, there's a grand house with a carriage and horse nearby, surrounded by fences and trees with vibrant foliage. In the distance, a body of water hosts a steamboat and several sailing ships. To the right, a forested area with a path and a bridge adds depth, while a mountain range rises in the background. The brushstrokes are smooth and detailed, contributing to the folk art style of the piece.
Artist
Amerikanische Malerei 1849–1850
Date
1850 or later
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
51.6 × 66.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork "Geese in Flight" presents a detailed landscape from a slightly elevated viewpoint. The horizon is placed high, with a line of geese flying diagonally across the sky. The color palette features pastel shades of blue, pink, and green. Closest to us, a train moves along a track at the bottom of the image, with its smoke billowing upwards. Beyond, there's a grand house with a carriage and horse nearby, surrounded by fences and trees with vibrant foliage. In the distance, a body of water hosts a steamboat and several sailing ships. To the right, a forested area with a path and a bridge adds depth, while a mountain range rises in the background. The brushstrokes are smooth and detailed, contributing to the folk art style of the piece.

Amerikanische Malerei 1849–1850