Ruins of a Tavern, Petersburg, Virginia

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850, ca. 1845

The image shows a high-angle view of a series of brick ruins, likely in an urban environment. The bricks vary in shades of brown and red. Trees are visible on the horizon against a sky transitioning from blue to peach. In the background, there are intact structures in muted grays and browns. Other buildings and spires are faintly visible in the distance. The brushstrokes are delicate, creating an atmospheric effect. Warm, earthy tones dominate the color palette. A woman in a dress with a shawl stands on a pathway among the ruins.
Kunstenaar
Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850
Datering
ca. 1845
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Afmetingen
15,72 × 27,31 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image shows a high-angle view of a series of brick ruins, likely in an urban environment. The bricks vary in shades of brown and red. Trees are visible on the horizon against a sky transitioning from blue to peach. In the background, there are intact structures in muted grays and browns. Other buildings and spires are faintly visible in the distance. The brushstrokes are delicate, creating an atmospheric effect. Warm, earthy tones dominate the color palette. A woman in a dress with a shawl stands on a pathway among the ruins.

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850