Ruins of a Tavern, Petersburg, Virginia

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850, vers 1845

The image shows a high-angle view of a series of brick ruins, likely in an urban environment. The bricks vary in shades of brown and red. Trees are visible on the horizon against a sky transitioning from blue to peach. In the background, there are intact structures in muted grays and browns. Other buildings and spires are faintly visible in the distance. The brushstrokes are delicate, creating an atmospheric effect. Warm, earthy tones dominate the color palette. A woman in a dress with a shawl stands on a pathway among the ruins.
Artiste
Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850
Datation
vers 1845
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
Aquarelle sur graphite, sur papier vélin
Dimensions
15,72 × 27,31 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image shows a high-angle view of a series of brick ruins, likely in an urban environment. The bricks vary in shades of brown and red. Trees are visible on the horizon against a sky transitioning from blue to peach. In the background, there are intact structures in muted grays and browns. Other buildings and spires are faintly visible in the distance. The brushstrokes are delicate, creating an atmospheric effect. Warm, earthy tones dominate the color palette. A woman in a dress with a shawl stands on a pathway among the ruins.

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850