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Bolling's Dam, Petersburgh, Virginia

John Hill

1821

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Bolling's Dam, Petersburgh, Virginia is a 1821 ink by John Hill, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: John Hill
When & what style?: 1821 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a serene landscape with a dam in the foreground. The dam is surrounded by trees and rocks, with a small waterfall cascading down. In the background, there are buildings and more trees, set against a cloudy sky. The scene is depicted in muted colors, with shades of green, brown, and gray dominating the palette. The overall effect is one of tranquility and peacefulness. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.