Constitution Island and Foundry from West Point, New York

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850, circa 1837

The image shows a landscape painting with an elevated vantage point. It includes a body of water, rolling hills, and a horizon line. The hills on the horizon fade into the distance with a soft technique. The brushstrokes are gentle, hinting at an impressionist style. The color palette is pastel and earthy with tones of green, brown, and grey. There are patches of grass and foliage in the foreground transitioning to distant hills and sky. A sailboat and a small structure with a red roof are also visible.
Artista
Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850
Datazione
circa 1837
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
Acquerello su grafite, su carta velina
Dimensioni
12,07 × 23,5 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image shows a landscape painting with an elevated vantage point. It includes a body of water, rolling hills, and a horizon line. The hills on the horizon fade into the distance with a soft technique. The brushstrokes are gentle, hinting at an impressionist style. The color palette is pastel and earthy with tones of green, brown, and grey. There are patches of grass and foliage in the foreground transitioning to distant hills and sky. A sailboat and a small structure with a red roof are also visible.

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850