Spirit Creek; Near Augusta, Georgia

Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836, 1820

The image shows a view of Spirit Creek near Augusta, Georgia. The perspective is slightly elevated and captures the features of the landscape. A line of tall trees and dark clouds obscure the high horizon. The rocky, sloped ground near us has a path leading into greenery. A small creek winds through the scene, lined with trees and rocks. Some trees are highlighted with detailed foliage, contrasting with surrounding darker trees. The color palette includes dark greens, browns, and occasional light green touches in the foliage, with a grayish sky.
Artiste
Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836
Datation
1820
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
etching and aquatint with watercolor additions on wove paper
Dimensions
25,1 × 35 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image shows a view of Spirit Creek near Augusta, Georgia. The perspective is slightly elevated and captures the features of the landscape. A line of tall trees and dark clouds obscure the high horizon. The rocky, sloped ground near us has a path leading into greenery. A small creek winds through the scene, lined with trees and rocks. Some trees are highlighted with detailed foliage, contrasting with surrounding darker trees. The color palette includes dark greens, browns, and occasional light green touches in the foliage, with a grayish sky.

Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836