Castine desde Wasson’s Hill, Brooksville, Maine

Paisaje estadounidense, 1850

The artwork is a pencil sketch depicting a panoramic view from Wasson's Hill in Brooksville, Maine, showing the landscape of Castine. The perspective is expansive, with the horizon positioned high in the composition. The drawing features pencil strokes, emphasizing the natural details of the scene. Several trees with detailed branches frame the view. Beyond them, an expanse of water stretches across the middle section, dotted with small, lightly outlined islands and landforms. In the distance, the far shore is visible, with lines indicating hills or low mountains. The color palette is monochromatic, relying on varying intensity of pencil shading to convey depth and texture.
Artista
Paisaje estadounidense
Fecha
1850
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
Grafito sobre tres hojas unidas de papel avitelado
Medidas
23,81 × 69,85 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The artwork is a pencil sketch depicting a panoramic view from Wasson's Hill in Brooksville, Maine, showing the landscape of Castine. The perspective is expansive, with the horizon positioned high in the composition. The drawing features pencil strokes, emphasizing the natural details of the scene. Several trees with detailed branches frame the view. Beyond them, an expanse of water stretches across the middle section, dotted with small, lightly outlined islands and landforms. In the distance, the far shore is visible, with lines indicating hills or low mountains. The color palette is monochromatic, relying on varying intensity of pencil shading to convey depth and texture.

Paisaje estadounidense