Berks County Almshouse, 1878

Amerikanische Malerei 1878–1884, 1878

This painting displays several views of landscapes and buildings, all surrounding a central, oval depiction of one landscape with several buildings. At the bottom is a label that reads "Views of the Buildings & Surroundings of the Berks County Alms House. 1878". The scenes include lush hills, clear skies, and a variety of buildings. In the center is the main complex of the Alms House with red buildings, gardens, fields, roads, carriages, and livestock. Surrounding this central oval is a decorative border with a crest or shield at the top.
Artista
Amerikanische Malerei 1878–1884
Datazione
1878
Tipologia
Dipinto
Tecnica
oil on zinc
Dimensioni
82,5 × 99,6 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This painting displays several views of landscapes and buildings, all surrounding a central, oval depiction of one landscape with several buildings. At the bottom is a label that reads "Views of the Buildings & Surroundings of the Berks County Alms House. 1878". The scenes include lush hills, clear skies, and a variety of buildings. In the center is the main complex of the Alms House with red buildings, gardens, fields, roads, carriages, and livestock. Surrounding this central oval is a decorative border with a crest or shield at the top.

Amerikanische Malerei 1878–1884