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.
Artiste
Amerikanische Grafik 1879–1892
Datation
1892
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
Aquarelle sur graphite, sur papier vélin
Dimensions
11,75 × 14,61 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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