Richmond: From the Hill above the Waterworks

Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836, published 1834

The image displays a landscape from an elevated viewpoint overlooking a rolling terrain descending to a river. There are buildings in the urban area on the horizon, lush greenery and people sitting on the grass to the right, and grazing animals to the left. A river winds through the scene, with a mix of cityscape, trees, and water in the distance. The artwork features detailed brushwork and a vibrant yet harmonious color palette.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836
Date
published 1834
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored aquatint
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 54 × 68.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image displays a landscape from an elevated viewpoint overlooking a rolling terrain descending to a river. There are buildings in the urban area on the horizon, lush greenery and people sitting on the grass to the right, and grazing animals to the left. A river winds through the scene, with a mix of cityscape, trees, and water in the distance. The artwork features detailed brushwork and a vibrant yet harmonious color palette.

Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836