Hudson River Portfolio: Looking South from Battery Knox, West Point

Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868, 1859

This image shows the Hudson River from Battery Knox, West Point, facing south. The horizon is in the upper third of the image, where hills and sky meet. The river widens in the middle, flowing into the distance. Several sailboats and steamboats are visible on the water near the horizon. On the right, a large building sits among trees on a hill. A pathway follows the riverbank, with three figures nearby; one seated and the others talking. The brushstrokes are detailed, creating a realistic landscape. The color palette is muted, with greens, browns, and blues capturing the tranquil scene under a partly cloudy sky.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868
Date
1859
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored lithograph on Chine appliquee paper
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This image shows the Hudson River from Battery Knox, West Point, facing south. The horizon is in the upper third of the image, where hills and sky meet. The river widens in the middle, flowing into the distance. Several sailboats and steamboats are visible on the water near the horizon. On the right, a large building sits among trees on a hill. A pathway follows the riverbank, with three figures nearby; one seated and the others talking. The brushstrokes are detailed, creating a realistic landscape. The color palette is muted, with greens, browns, and blues capturing the tranquil scene under a partly cloudy sky.

Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868