Artwork
Blue Sulphur Spring
Blue Sulphur Spring is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Edward Beyer. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:text on stone: Album of Virginia. / Taken from Nature by Ed. Beyer / Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1857 by Ed. Beyer in the Clerks Office of the District of Virginia / Lith. Anst. v. W. Loeillot in Berlin. / Blue Sulphur Spring. / Greenbrier County Va.
About this work
Overview
Blue Sulphur Spring is a color lithograph on wove paper created by Edward Beyer in 1857. It is a representative work of Beyer's landscape paintings, which often depicted scenes from the Antebellum South.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a serene landscape with a large field, trees, and hills. A white fence and a horse-drawn carriage are visible, along with a large white house in the distance. The scene conveys a sense of tranquility and highlights the natural beauty of the landscape.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by vivid colors and a detailed rendering of the landscape. Beyer's use of color lithography allowed for the creation of a visually striking image that captures the atmosphere of the scene.
History & Provenance
Edward Beyer, a German landscape painter active in the United States, created this print in 1857. His work reflects the landscape traditions of the Antebellum period.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Edward Beyer (1820–1865) was a German landscape painter who was active in the United States and became known for his depiction of the Antebellum South.
