Title Page for the series "Picturesque Views of American Scenery"
1820
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1820
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a quiet river scene with a rocky cliff. Trees line the water, and a waterfall spills down the rocks. The sky is soft and cloudy, and the whole scene looks calm. The title at the top reads *"Picturesque Views of American Scenery, 1820."* It was made using a mix of etching, aquatint, and watercolor—those techniques give it a smooth, dreamy look. Want to see more like this? Check out Romanticism.
