View of the Second Falls on the Sawkill River

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850, circa 1840

The image shows a small waterfall cascading down from an elevated perspective, with tall trees filling the background. The painting features delicate and precise brushstrokes, creating texture in the foliage and water. The color palette includes shades of green, brown, blue, and white. Two figures are seated on a rocky bank, partially hidden by bushes and shaded by trees, observing the scenery. The river winds through the landscape, blending into the distant treeline.
Artista
Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850
Datazione
circa 1840
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
watercolor with pen and black ink on wove paper mounted to wove paper
Dimensioni
33,02 × 41,91 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image shows a small waterfall cascading down from an elevated perspective, with tall trees filling the background. The painting features delicate and precise brushstrokes, creating texture in the foliage and water. The color palette includes shades of green, brown, blue, and white. Two figures are seated on a rocky bank, partially hidden by bushes and shaded by trees, observing the scenery. The river winds through the landscape, blending into the distant treeline.

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850