Ruins of a Tavern, Petersburg, Virginia

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850, circa 1845

The image shows a high-angle view of a series of brick ruins, likely in an urban environment. The bricks vary in shades of brown and red. Trees are visible on the horizon against a sky transitioning from blue to peach. In the background, there are intact structures in muted grays and browns. Other buildings and spires are faintly visible in the distance. The brushstrokes are delicate, creating an atmospheric effect. Warm, earthy tones dominate the color palette. A woman in a dress with a shawl stands on a pathway among the ruins.
Artista
Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850
Datazione
circa 1845
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
Acquerello su grafite, su carta velina
Dimensioni
15,72 × 27,31 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image shows a high-angle view of a series of brick ruins, likely in an urban environment. The bricks vary in shades of brown and red. Trees are visible on the horizon against a sky transitioning from blue to peach. In the background, there are intact structures in muted grays and browns. Other buildings and spires are faintly visible in the distance. The brushstrokes are delicate, creating an atmospheric effect. Warm, earthy tones dominate the color palette. A woman in a dress with a shawl stands on a pathway among the ruins.

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850