Harpers Ferry from Below

Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836, 1825–1827

This image shows a river running through a rocky landscape with trees on both sides. The view is from an elevated perspective, looking down on the scene with the horizon high in the frame. The skyline features lush green trees meeting the cloudy sky, while two buildings are visible on the left by the water. The artwork portrays delicate brushstrokes and a watercolor technique, creating soft, blended textures for foliage and water. The color scheme mainly consists of greens and browns for the landscape, with hints of blue and gray in the sky and river. The scene conveys a sense of tranquility, with the river and rocks in the foreground and densely wooded hills in the background.
Artista
Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836
Datazione
1825–1827
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
watercolor with pen and black ink on wove paper
Dimensioni
18,26 × 28,58 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This image shows a river running through a rocky landscape with trees on both sides. The view is from an elevated perspective, looking down on the scene with the horizon high in the frame. The skyline features lush green trees meeting the cloudy sky, while two buildings are visible on the left by the water. The artwork portrays delicate brushstrokes and a watercolor technique, creating soft, blended textures for foliage and water. The color scheme mainly consists of greens and browns for the landscape, with hints of blue and gray in the sky and river. The scene conveys a sense of tranquility, with the river and rocks in the foreground and densely wooded hills in the background.

Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836