Buffalo, from Lake Erie

Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836, publicado en 1836

The image shows a view of Lake Erie with a harbor scene. Multiple boats, including a steamship and sailboats, are visible on the water. People are on the vessels. In the distance, there is a city skyline with various buildings and steeples. A tall lighthouse with a red dome is prominent on the right side. The sky has swirling clouds painted with broad brushstrokes, creating a sense of movement. The color palette is muted, with soft blues and grays for the sky and water, and earthy tones for the buildings.
Artista
Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836
Fecha
publicado en 1836
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
hand-colored aquatint with touches of engraving on wove paper
Medidas
52,3 × 70,4 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The image shows a view of Lake Erie with a harbor scene. Multiple boats, including a steamship and sailboats, are visible on the water. People are on the vessels. In the distance, there is a city skyline with various buildings and steeples. A tall lighthouse with a red dome is prominent on the right side. The sky has swirling clouds painted with broad brushstrokes, creating a sense of movement. The color palette is muted, with soft blues and grays for the sky and water, and earthy tones for the buildings.

Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836