East River, Sunrise

Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868, 1862

The image shows a serene view of a body of water. The water in the foreground has smooth brushstrokes in shades of blue and gray. Two boats move across the water, one with red accents and a sail. In the distance, an industrial skyline emerges with structures and chimneys emitting smoke. The horizon is in the middle of the composition, separated from the sky by a layer of haze. The sky transitions from pale yellow near the horizon to deeper blues above, with pink and gray clouds scattered throughout.
Kunstenaar
Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868
Datering
1862
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
watercolor and gouache with touches of graphite on wove paper
Afmetingen
13,5 × 21,3 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image shows a serene view of a body of water. The water in the foreground has smooth brushstrokes in shades of blue and gray. Two boats move across the water, one with red accents and a sail. In the distance, an industrial skyline emerges with structures and chimneys emitting smoke. The horizon is in the middle of the composition, separated from the sky by a layer of haze. The sky transitions from pale yellow near the horizon to deeper blues above, with pink and gray clouds scattered throughout.

Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868