Spring--Burning Fallen Trees in a Girdled Clearing. Western Scene
Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850, 1841
- Artista
- Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850
- Datazione
- 1841
- Tipologia
- Stampa
- Tecnica
- hand-colored aquatint on wove paper
- Dimensioni
- 34,61 × 26,35 cm
- Collezione
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licenza
- Pubblico dominio, CC0
Descrizione dell’immagine
The image depicts a ground-level view of a group of people within a natural setting. The horizon is visible in the top third of the image with bare trees reaching above it. In the center, there is a plume of smoke rising from a smoldering tree trunk. The brushstrokes are smooth and detailed, creating a soft portrayal of the scene. The color palette includes earthy tones such as browns, greens, and grays. Closest to the viewer, a large tree trunk with exposed roots is prominent. In the distance, a simple log cabin and an ox are seen amidst the wooded backdrop.