An Evening Halt - Emigrants Moving to the West in 1840

Amerikanische Malerei 1865–1870, 1867

The artwork depicts a scene of emigrants halting for the evening during their journey westward in 1840. Closest to us, several individuals, including women and children, are gathered around a campfire, engaged in activities like washing and tending to a fire. A man is drawing water from a small stream, while livestock, including cows and sheep, graze nearby. Beyond this group, a line of covered wagons stretches across the scene, with horses and oxen resting by them. In the distance, a vast landscape unfolds under a sky filled with clouds, painted with hues of pink and orange. The horizon is relatively low. The color palette is warm and earthy, with detailed brushwork capturing the textures of the animals, clothing, and landscape.
Artista
Amerikanische Malerei 1865–1870
Datazione
1867
Tipologia
Dipinto
Tecnica
Olio su tela
Dimensioni
101,6 × 177,8 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The artwork depicts a scene of emigrants halting for the evening during their journey westward in 1840. Closest to us, several individuals, including women and children, are gathered around a campfire, engaged in activities like washing and tending to a fire. A man is drawing water from a small stream, while livestock, including cows and sheep, graze nearby. Beyond this group, a line of covered wagons stretches across the scene, with horses and oxen resting by them. In the distance, a vast landscape unfolds under a sky filled with clouds, painted with hues of pink and orange. The horizon is relatively low. The color palette is warm and earthy, with detailed brushwork capturing the textures of the animals, clothing, and landscape.

Amerikanische Malerei 1865–1870