View on the Hudson in Autumn
Sfeervolle landschappen, 1850
- Kunstenaar
- Sfeervolle landschappen
- Datering
- 1850
- Soort
- Schilderij
- Techniek
- oil on canvas
- Afmetingen
- 86,68 × 122,56 cm
- Collectie
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licentie
- Publiek domein, CC0
Beeldbeschrijving
This painting depicts a rural landscape. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, offering a wide view of rolling hills, trees, and sailboats on a pale-blue body of water in the center. Closer to us, there is a grassy area with two people and a dog. Both people have their backs to us. One person is standing, wearing a white dress with a yellow jacket, and the other person is sitting, wearing a red shirt and brown pants. Various colors are present in the foliage, including greens, reds, and oranges, suggesting autumn. The sky is pale blue with pale pink clouds