1834
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
City of Washington: From beyond the Navy Yards is a 1834 ink by William James Bennett, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a serene landscape of the City of Washington, with the Navy Yard in the distance. The cityscape is dotted with trees and buildings, while a river flows gently through the center. In the foreground, a man tends to his horse and cart on a winding path. The painting's color palette is muted, with shades of green, brown, and blue dominating the scene. The overall effect is one of tranquility and peacefulness. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Bennett, William James.
William James Bennett (1787−1844), was a British-born painter and engraver, active in the United States from 1816.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
