Castine vista da Wasson’s Hill, Brooksville, Maine

Paesaggio americano, 1850

The artwork is a pencil sketch depicting a panoramic view from Wasson's Hill in Brooksville, Maine, showing the landscape of Castine. The perspective is expansive, with the horizon positioned high in the composition. The drawing features pencil strokes, emphasizing the natural details of the scene. Several trees with detailed branches frame the view. Beyond them, an expanse of water stretches across the middle section, dotted with small, lightly outlined islands and landforms. In the distance, the far shore is visible, with lines indicating hills or low mountains. The color palette is monochromatic, relying on varying intensity of pencil shading to convey depth and texture.
Artista
Paesaggio americano
Datazione
1850
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
Grafite su tre fogli uniti di carta velina
Dimensioni
23,81 × 69,85 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The artwork is a pencil sketch depicting a panoramic view from Wasson's Hill in Brooksville, Maine, showing the landscape of Castine. The perspective is expansive, with the horizon positioned high in the composition. The drawing features pencil strokes, emphasizing the natural details of the scene. Several trees with detailed branches frame the view. Beyond them, an expanse of water stretches across the middle section, dotted with small, lightly outlined islands and landforms. In the distance, the far shore is visible, with lines indicating hills or low mountains. The color palette is monochromatic, relying on varying intensity of pencil shading to convey depth and texture.

Paesaggio americano