Hudson River Portfolio: Looking South from Battery Knox, West Point

Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868, 1859

This image shows the Hudson River from Battery Knox, West Point, facing south. The horizon is in the upper third of the image, where hills and sky meet. The river widens in the middle, flowing into the distance. Several sailboats and steamboats are visible on the water near the horizon. On the right, a large building sits among trees on a hill. A pathway follows the riverbank, with three figures nearby; one seated and the others talking. The brushstrokes are detailed, creating a realistic landscape. The color palette is muted, with greens, browns, and blues capturing the tranquil scene under a partly cloudy sky.
Artista
Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868
Fecha
1859
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
hand-colored lithograph on Chine appliquee paper
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

This image shows the Hudson River from Battery Knox, West Point, facing south. The horizon is in the upper third of the image, where hills and sky meet. The river widens in the middle, flowing into the distance. Several sailboats and steamboats are visible on the water near the horizon. On the right, a large building sits among trees on a hill. A pathway follows the riverbank, with three figures nearby; one seated and the others talking. The brushstrokes are detailed, creating a realistic landscape. The color palette is muted, with greens, browns, and blues capturing the tranquil scene under a partly cloudy sky.

Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868