Harpers Ferry from Below

Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836, 1825–1827

This image shows a river running through a rocky landscape with trees on both sides. The view is from an elevated perspective, looking down on the scene with the horizon high in the frame. The skyline features lush green trees meeting the cloudy sky, while two buildings are visible on the left by the water. The artwork portrays delicate brushstrokes and a watercolor technique, creating soft, blended textures for foliage and water. The color scheme mainly consists of greens and browns for the landscape, with hints of blue and gray in the sky and river. The scene conveys a sense of tranquility, with the river and rocks in the foreground and densely wooded hills in the background.
Kunstenaar
Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836
Datering
1825–1827
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
watercolor with pen and black ink on wove paper
Afmetingen
18,26 × 28,58 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

This image shows a river running through a rocky landscape with trees on both sides. The view is from an elevated perspective, looking down on the scene with the horizon high in the frame. The skyline features lush green trees meeting the cloudy sky, while two buildings are visible on the left by the water. The artwork portrays delicate brushstrokes and a watercolor technique, creating soft, blended textures for foliage and water. The color scheme mainly consists of greens and browns for the landscape, with hints of blue and gray in the sky and river. The scene conveys a sense of tranquility, with the river and rocks in the foreground and densely wooded hills in the background.

Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836