David Burns's Cottage and the Washington Monument

Amerikanische Grafik 1879–1892, 1892

This artwork depicts a scene with David Burns's Cottage prominently placed. The cottage, made of wood and brick, is surrounded by bare trees. In the distance, the Washington Monument rises vertically. The horizon is low, with the monument and some other small buildings visible beyond the trees. The brushstrokes are delicate and detailed, capturing the texture of the trees and the architecture. The color palette includes muted greens, browns, and grays. A couple of figures are seen near the cottage.
Artista
Amerikanische Grafik 1879–1892
Fecha
1892
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
Acuarela sobre grafito, sobre papel avitelado
Medidas
11,75 × 14,61 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

This artwork depicts a scene with David Burns's Cottage prominently placed. The cottage, made of wood and brick, is surrounded by bare trees. In the distance, the Washington Monument rises vertically. The horizon is low, with the monument and some other small buildings visible beyond the trees. The brushstrokes are delicate and detailed, capturing the texture of the trees and the architecture. The color palette includes muted greens, browns, and grays. A couple of figures are seen near the cottage.

Amerikanische Grafik 1879–1892