New York from Weehawk

Britische Grafik 1820–1830, 1823

The image depicts a view from an elevated vantage point, showing a serene expanse of water dominating the middle to distant sections. The horizon line is high, revealing a distant cityscape silhouette against the sky with buildings and chimneys. Sailing vessels and a steamship navigate the water. The landscape is rocky and wooded with a dirt path where a person on horseback and a pedestrian are visible, leading towards buildings among trees. The style is detailed with fine brushstrokes defining leaves and grass. The color palette includes muted tones like greens, browns, blues, and grays blending harmoniously.
Artista
Britische Grafik 1820–1830
Fecha
1823
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on wove paper
Medidas
40 × 62,4 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The image depicts a view from an elevated vantage point, showing a serene expanse of water dominating the middle to distant sections. The horizon line is high, revealing a distant cityscape silhouette against the sky with buildings and chimneys. Sailing vessels and a steamship navigate the water. The landscape is rocky and wooded with a dirt path where a person on horseback and a pedestrian are visible, leading towards buildings among trees. The style is detailed with fine brushstrokes defining leaves and grass. The color palette includes muted tones like greens, browns, blues, and grays blending harmoniously.

Britische Grafik 1820–1830