Troy: Taken from the West Bank of the Hudson in front of the United States Arsenal

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850, published 1838

The image shows a harbor with various sailing vessels and a steam-powered boat. A town is visible across the water. The horizon is positioned approximately one-third from the top, separating the sky from the distant hills and town structures. A tree frames the left side, and small groups of people are engaged in various activities along the shore. The brushwork is precise and clear, resembling detailed engravings or lithographs. The color palette consists of soft pastels, with light blues for the sky and water, earthy browns for the shore and trees, and gentle greens for the foliage and hills, creating a harmonious visual effect.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850
Date
published 1838
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored aquatint with touches of engraving on wove paper
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 49.5 × 70.7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a harbor with various sailing vessels and a steam-powered boat. A town is visible across the water. The horizon is positioned approximately one-third from the top, separating the sky from the distant hills and town structures. A tree frames the left side, and small groups of people are engaged in various activities along the shore. The brushwork is precise and clear, resembling detailed engravings or lithographs. The color palette consists of soft pastels, with light blues for the sky and water, earthy browns for the shore and trees, and gentle greens for the foliage and hills, creating a harmonious visual effect.

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850