Family Burying Ground

Amerikanische Malerei 1835–1840, c. 1840

The image features a large tree with lush foliage on the left side. Figures, including a woman with a bonnet, a child playing with a dog, and a man and woman near white gravestones are depicted. In the background, there is a tranquil river with a steam-powered paddle boat and small sailboats. Rolling green hills with houses and trees can be seen in the distance. The color palette is earthy, with shades of green, yellow, and blue predominating.
Artist
Amerikanische Malerei 1835–1840
Date
c. 1840
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
50 × 61 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image features a large tree with lush foliage on the left side. Figures, including a woman with a bonnet, a child playing with a dog, and a man and woman near white gravestones are depicted. In the background, there is a tranquil river with a steam-powered paddle boat and small sailboats. Rolling green hills with houses and trees can be seen in the distance. The color palette is earthy, with shades of green, yellow, and blue predominating.

Amerikanische Malerei 1835–1840