Harpers Ferry from Jefferson Rock
1857
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1857
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Harpers Ferry from Jefferson Rock is a 1857 ink by Edward Beyer, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This picture shows a quiet riverside town nestled between steep cliffs. A few small buildings sit near the water’s edge, and a group of people stands on a rocky shore. The river curves through the scene, with trees and hills in the background under a soft sky. The title says this is Harper’s Ferry, a key spot where the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers meet. The artist used a smooth, light touch to show the landscape clearly. Next, check out lithography to see how this image was made.
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.
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