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The City of Washington: Bird's-Eye View from the Potomac—Looking North

Currier and Ives

1892

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Cityscape

Dominant colour

The City of Washington: Bird's-Eye View from the Potomac—Looking North is a 1892 ink by Currier and Ives, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Currier and Ives
When & what style?: 1892 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a bird's-eye view of Washington, D.C. from the Potomac River, looking north. The city is filled with buildings, roads, and trees, with the river running along the bottom of the image. In the foreground, several boats are sailing on the water. In the distance, you can see the Washington Monument standing tall, surrounded by other important buildings. The painting is done in a realistic style, with lots of details and colors that make the city look alive. If you're interested in learning more about the style of this painting, you might want to check out the Impressionism movement.