Swiftwater

Amerikanische Grafik 1850–1857, 1854

The image shows a view from above of a small waterfall between rocky boulders, with a mountainous backdrop and trees in the distance. The artist used soft brushstrokes resembling pencil or charcoal on brown paper to depict details in the rocks and water, with lighter rendering for the trees and mountains. The color palette consists of earth tones and subtle grays and whites.
Kunstenaar
Amerikanische Grafik 1850–1857
Datering
1854
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
graphite with gouache on wove paper
Afmetingen
11 7/16 × 16 13/16 in. (29,05 × 42,7 cm)
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image shows a view from above of a small waterfall between rocky boulders, with a mountainous backdrop and trees in the distance. The artist used soft brushstrokes resembling pencil or charcoal on brown paper to depict details in the rocks and water, with lighter rendering for the trees and mountains. The color palette consists of earth tones and subtle grays and whites.

Amerikanische Grafik 1850–1857