New Orleans: Taken from the Opposite Side, a Short Distance above the Middle or Picayyune Ferry

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850, gepubliceerd 1841

The image depicts a harbor scene with ships, people, and buildings. The composition shows a river with city buildings in the background against a sky with clouds. The brushstrokes are detailed, capturing the ships, people, and activities. The color palette includes blues, greys, browns, greens, whites, and tans. A church spire and domed building can be seen on the horizon in the urban landscape. The scene conveys a sense of bustling maritime trade and daily life.
Kunstenaar
Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850
Datering
gepubliceerd 1841
Soort
Prent
Techniek
color aquatint with touches of engraving, hand-colored, on wove paper
Afmetingen
sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 52,3 × 68 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image depicts a harbor scene with ships, people, and buildings. The composition shows a river with city buildings in the background against a sky with clouds. The brushstrokes are detailed, capturing the ships, people, and activities. The color palette includes blues, greys, browns, greens, whites, and tans. A church spire and domed building can be seen on the horizon in the urban landscape. The scene conveys a sense of bustling maritime trade and daily life.

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850