View Near the Falls of Schuylkill

Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836, 1819

The image is an engraving showing a landscape with a high horizon. The setting is a valley with steep sides, featuring hills and treetops in the distance. The composition uses detailed brushstrokes to depict the natural scenery. Earthy tones and muted greens dominate the color palette, with a soft, hazy light creating a serene atmosphere. In the foreground, there are rocky terrain, a figure in a red garment, and a white horse. A river winds through the background, surrounded by trees blending into the hills. The sky is depicted with soft grey, peach, and blue tones.
Kunstenaar
Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836
Datering
1819
Soort
Prent
Techniek
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on wove paper
Afmetingen
33,5 × 25,72 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image is an engraving showing a landscape with a high horizon. The setting is a valley with steep sides, featuring hills and treetops in the distance. The composition uses detailed brushstrokes to depict the natural scenery. Earthy tones and muted greens dominate the color palette, with a soft, hazy light creating a serene atmosphere. In the foreground, there are rocky terrain, a figure in a red garment, and a white horse. A river winds through the background, surrounded by trees blending into the hills. The sky is depicted with soft grey, peach, and blue tones.

Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836