James River Canal, Near the Mouth of the North River
1857
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1857
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
James River Canal, Near the Mouth of the North River is a 1857 ink by Edward Beyer, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a quiet river scene from 1857. The water glows under a soft sky. A few boats drift near the shore. Trees frame the view with sharp green lines. Beyer used lithography, a print method where ink sticks to grease. He drew on stone, then pressed paper onto it. This made the image look hand-drawn but could be copied many times. The National Gallery of Art, Washington holds this print.
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.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
