David Burns's Cottage and the Washington Monument

Amerikanische Grafik 1879–1892, 1892

This artwork depicts a scene with David Burns's Cottage prominently placed. The cottage, made of wood and brick, is surrounded by bare trees. In the distance, the Washington Monument rises vertically. The horizon is low, with the monument and some other small buildings visible beyond the trees. The brushstrokes are delicate and detailed, capturing the texture of the trees and the architecture. The color palette includes muted greens, browns, and grays. A couple of figures are seen near the cottage.
Artista
Amerikanische Grafik 1879–1892
Datazione
1892
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
Acquerello su grafite, su carta velina
Dimensioni
11,75 × 14,61 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This artwork depicts a scene with David Burns's Cottage prominently placed. The cottage, made of wood and brick, is surrounded by bare trees. In the distance, the Washington Monument rises vertically. The horizon is low, with the monument and some other small buildings visible beyond the trees. The brushstrokes are delicate and detailed, capturing the texture of the trees and the architecture. The color palette includes muted greens, browns, and grays. A couple of figures are seen near the cottage.

Amerikanische Grafik 1879–1892