Crossing the James River

Britische Grafik 1870–1881, 1878

The image is a painting of a river crossing with a barge carrying a horse-drawn cart and passengers. The perspective is elevated, showing the scene from a high angle. The sky is visible at the top with wispy clouds. The painting uses watercolor with soft, flowing brushstrokes blending colors. The color scheme includes soft greens, light blues, earthy browns, and patches of colorful foliage. Hills in different shades of green and brown are depicted beyond the river, leading to a serene mountain range in the background.
Artista
Britische Grafik 1870–1881
Datazione
1878
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
Acquerello su carta velina
Dimensioni
17,62 × 25,88 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image is a painting of a river crossing with a barge carrying a horse-drawn cart and passengers. The perspective is elevated, showing the scene from a high angle. The sky is visible at the top with wispy clouds. The painting uses watercolor with soft, flowing brushstrokes blending colors. The color scheme includes soft greens, light blues, earthy browns, and patches of colorful foliage. Hills in different shades of green and brown are depicted beyond the river, leading to a serene mountain range in the background.

Britische Grafik 1870–1881