West Point, from above Washington Valley: Looking down the River
Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836, publié en 1834
- Artiste
- Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836
- Datation
- publié en 1834
- Catégorie
- Estampe
- Technique
- hand-colored aquatint with touches of engraving on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 55 × 70,5 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Domaine public, CC0
Description de l’image
The image depicts an elevated view over a body of water with sailboats reflecting on the surface. The horizon is in the middle with hills, a shoreline, and buildings in the distance. The sky shows soft clouds on a partly cloudy day. The brushwork is detailed, creating a realistic scene with an earth tone color palette. People are seen on a hillside near the water, enjoying the view.