Constitution Island and Foundry from West Point, New York

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850, vers 1837

The image shows a landscape painting with an elevated vantage point. It includes a body of water, rolling hills, and a horizon line. The hills on the horizon fade into the distance with a soft technique. The brushstrokes are gentle, hinting at an impressionist style. The color palette is pastel and earthy with tones of green, brown, and grey. There are patches of grass and foliage in the foreground transitioning to distant hills and sky. A sailboat and a small structure with a red roof are also visible.
Artiste
Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850
Datation
vers 1837
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
Aquarelle sur graphite, sur papier vélin
Dimensions
12,07 × 23,5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image shows a landscape painting with an elevated vantage point. It includes a body of water, rolling hills, and a horizon line. The hills on the horizon fade into the distance with a soft technique. The brushstrokes are gentle, hinting at an impressionist style. The color palette is pastel and earthy with tones of green, brown, and grey. There are patches of grass and foliage in the foreground transitioning to distant hills and sky. A sailboat and a small structure with a red roof are also visible.

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850