Retriever

Amerikanische Malerei 1849–1850, segunda mitad del siglo XIX

The artwork presents a winter landscape with a flat, gray sky filling the top half of the composition. In the distance, snow-covered hills rise gently, creating a horizon line that is slightly above the center. Closest to us, a black dog is depicted carrying a small animal in its mouth, positioned prominently in the snowy terrain. To the right, a group of evergreen trees stands tall, with a few tree stumps scattered around. Among the trees, a figure dressed in dark clothing is visible, holding a rifle. The painting employs bold, somewhat rough brushstrokes, particularly noticeable in the rendering of the snow and trees. The color palette is dominated by muted grays and whites, with touches of green and brown in the trees and ground.
Artista
Amerikanische Malerei 1849–1850
Fecha
segunda mitad del siglo XIX
Tipo
Pintura
Técnica
Óleo sobre lienzo
Medidas
56 × 80,8 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The artwork presents a winter landscape with a flat, gray sky filling the top half of the composition. In the distance, snow-covered hills rise gently, creating a horizon line that is slightly above the center. Closest to us, a black dog is depicted carrying a small animal in its mouth, positioned prominently in the snowy terrain. To the right, a group of evergreen trees stands tall, with a few tree stumps scattered around. Among the trees, a figure dressed in dark clothing is visible, holding a rifle. The painting employs bold, somewhat rough brushstrokes, particularly noticeable in the rendering of the snow and trees. The color palette is dominated by muted grays and whites, with touches of green and brown in the trees and ground.

Amerikanische Malerei 1849–1850