A View from an East Window in the Old Sugar House, No.3 Norris' Alley, Philadelphia

Amerikanische Volkskunst, 1811

The image depicts a densely packed urban space with buildings and enclosed yards, viewed from an elevated angle. The buildings dominate the composition, with various tones of reddish-brown suggesting brickwork. Fine brushstrokes detail the buildings and their shadows, with a wooden fence and outbuildings in the foreground. In the distance, rooftops and a tree with dark foliage are visible against a pale blue sky. The color palette is primarily earthy tones, creating a historic atmosphere.

Artiste: Amerikanische Volkskunst
Datation: 1811
Catégorie: Dessin
Technique: pen and ink with watercolor on paperboard
Dimensions: 8 × 12,2 cm
Collection: National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence: Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image depicts a densely packed urban space with buildings and enclosed yards, viewed from an elevated angle. The buildings dominate the composition, with various tones of reddish-brown suggesting brickwork. Fine brushstrokes detail the buildings and their shadows, with a wooden fence and outbuildings in the foreground. In the distance, rooftops and a tree with dark foliage are visible against a pale blue sky. The color palette is primarily earthy tones, creating a historic atmosphere.

Amerikanische Volkskunst