Horizon of the New World

Amerikanische Volkskunst, kb. 1830

This artwork depicts a pastoral scene with a high horizon line near the upper third, showcasing a blue sea with several sailing ships. The close area features figures engaged in activities, such as sitting and conversing, with one woman holding a parasol. A horse-drawn carriage travels along a path. The middle area contains a landscape with rolling hills, trees, and a river, where groups of people are engaged in activities, including rowing boats and conversing. A sun with a face shines in the sky to the left, casting light over the scene. The color palette includes greens, blues, and earth tones. The brushstroke style is smooth and detailed, emphasizing the interactions throughout the composition.
Művész
Amerikanische Volkskunst
Datálás
kb. 1830
Műfaj
Festmény
Technika
oil on canvas
Méretek
77,6 × 167 cm
Gyűjtemény
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenc
Közkincs, CC0

Képleírás

This artwork depicts a pastoral scene with a high horizon line near the upper third, showcasing a blue sea with several sailing ships. The close area features figures engaged in activities, such as sitting and conversing, with one woman holding a parasol. A horse-drawn carriage travels along a path. The middle area contains a landscape with rolling hills, trees, and a river, where groups of people are engaged in activities, including rowing boats and conversing. A sun with a face shines in the sky to the left, casting light over the scene. The color palette includes greens, blues, and earth tones. The brushstroke style is smooth and detailed, emphasizing the interactions throughout the composition.

Amerikanische Volkskunst