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Study for "View of Springfield on the Connecticut River"

Alvan Fisher

1819

graphite

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Cityscape

Dominant colour

Study for "View of Springfield on the Connecticut River" is a 1819 graphite by Alvan Fisher, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Alvan Fisher
When & what style?: 1819 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a quiet riverside scene with simple wooden buildings near the water. A few trees frame the edges, and the landscape stretches out with rolling hills in the distance. The sky is light, and the whole scene feels calm and peaceful. The artist used soft gray tones to create gentle shadows and light. This style makes the scene look gentle and dreamy, like a quiet moment frozen in time. Next, check out the technique: chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow work together.