East River, Sunrise

Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868, 1862

The image shows a serene view of a body of water. The water in the foreground has smooth brushstrokes in shades of blue and gray. Two boats move across the water, one with red accents and a sail. In the distance, an industrial skyline emerges with structures and chimneys emitting smoke. The horizon is in the middle of the composition, separated from the sky by a layer of haze. The sky transitions from pale yellow near the horizon to deeper blues above, with pink and gray clouds scattered throughout.
Artista
Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868
Datazione
1862
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
watercolor and gouache with touches of graphite on wove paper
Dimensioni
13,5 × 21,3 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image shows a serene view of a body of water. The water in the foreground has smooth brushstrokes in shades of blue and gray. Two boats move across the water, one with red accents and a sail. In the distance, an industrial skyline emerges with structures and chimneys emitting smoke. The horizon is in the middle of the composition, separated from the sky by a layer of haze. The sky transitions from pale yellow near the horizon to deeper blues above, with pink and gray clouds scattered throughout.

Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868