Baltimore from Federal Hill

Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836, gepubliceerd 1831

The image shows an aerial view of a busy harbor with a cityscape surrounding a river or bay. The horizon line is elevated, meeting the sky at the rooftops of the city in the distance, with tall ship masts and industrial structures visible. Buildings on the horizon create an urban skyline with steeples and chimneys. The brushstrokes are detailed, capturing human and natural elements. Near the foreground, a grassy hill has people and animals engaged in various activities. The color palette includes soft earthy tones for the land and structures, contrasting with pale blues and greys for the water and sky.
Kunstenaar
Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836
Datering
gepubliceerd 1831
Soort
Prent
Techniek
color aquatint with touches of etching, hand-colored, on wove paper
Afmetingen
sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 53,2 × 67,2 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image shows an aerial view of a busy harbor with a cityscape surrounding a river or bay. The horizon line is elevated, meeting the sky at the rooftops of the city in the distance, with tall ship masts and industrial structures visible. Buildings on the horizon create an urban skyline with steeples and chimneys. The brushstrokes are detailed, capturing human and natural elements. Near the foreground, a grassy hill has people and animals engaged in various activities. The color palette includes soft earthy tones for the land and structures, contrasting with pale blues and greys for the water and sky.

Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836