Baltimore Taken near Whetstone Point
1831
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1831
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This picture shows a river with boats sailing toward a busy city. On the shore, cows graze under a big tree with orange leaves. A man sits on the grass near bushes, watching the water. The sky is light with soft clouds. The title says this is Baltimore, but the artist made it look calm. The tiny details, like the folds in the sails, were added by hand. Next, check out engraving to see how artists carved lines like these into metal.
