A View from an East Window in the Old Sugar House, No.3 Norris' Alley, Philadelphia

Amerikanische Volkskunst, 1811

The image depicts a densely packed urban space with buildings and enclosed yards, viewed from an elevated angle. The buildings dominate the composition, with various tones of reddish-brown suggesting brickwork. Fine brushstrokes detail the buildings and their shadows, with a wooden fence and outbuildings in the foreground. In the distance, rooftops and a tree with dark foliage are visible against a pale blue sky. The color palette is primarily earthy tones, creating a historic atmosphere.
Artist
Amerikanische Volkskunst
Date
1811
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and ink with watercolor on paperboard
Dimensions
8 × 12.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts a densely packed urban space with buildings and enclosed yards, viewed from an elevated angle. The buildings dominate the composition, with various tones of reddish-brown suggesting brickwork. Fine brushstrokes detail the buildings and their shadows, with a wooden fence and outbuildings in the foreground. In the distance, rooftops and a tree with dark foliage are visible against a pale blue sky. The color palette is primarily earthy tones, creating a historic atmosphere.

Amerikanische Volkskunst