West Point, from above Washington Valley: Looking down the River

Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836, published 1834

The image depicts an elevated view over a body of water with sailboats reflecting on the surface. The horizon is in the middle with hills, a shoreline, and buildings in the distance. The sky shows soft clouds on a partly cloudy day. The brushwork is detailed, creating a realistic scene with an earth tone color palette. People are seen on a hillside near the water, enjoying the view.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836
Date
published 1834
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored aquatint with touches of engraving on wove paper
Dimensions
55 × 70.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts an elevated view over a body of water with sailboats reflecting on the surface. The horizon is in the middle with hills, a shoreline, and buildings in the distance. The sky shows soft clouds on a partly cloudy day. The brushwork is detailed, creating a realistic scene with an earth tone color palette. People are seen on a hillside near the water, enjoying the view.

Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836