Constitution Island and Foundry from West Point, New York

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850, ca. 1837

The image shows a landscape painting with an elevated vantage point. It includes a body of water, rolling hills, and a horizon line. The hills on the horizon fade into the distance with a soft technique. The brushstrokes are gentle, hinting at an impressionist style. The color palette is pastel and earthy with tones of green, brown, and grey. There are patches of grass and foliage in the foreground transitioning to distant hills and sky. A sailboat and a small structure with a red roof are also visible.
Kunstenaar
Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850
Datering
ca. 1837
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Afmetingen
12,07 × 23,5 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image shows a landscape painting with an elevated vantage point. It includes a body of water, rolling hills, and a horizon line. The hills on the horizon fade into the distance with a soft technique. The brushstrokes are gentle, hinting at an impressionist style. The color palette is pastel and earthy with tones of green, brown, and grey. There are patches of grass and foliage in the foreground transitioning to distant hills and sky. A sailboat and a small structure with a red roof are also visible.

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850