The image shows a scenic view of West Point from a vantage point in Phillipstown. The horizon is in the upper third of the image, with rounded mountains. A river divides the image horizontally, with sailboats and a steamboat. Lush vegetation fills the base of the image, with detailed brushstrokes. Trees and shrubbery frame the view, with golden and green leaves. The color palette includes greens, browns, blues, and whites. Fluffy clouds are present in the blue sky.
Artwork Details
- Date
- published 1831
- Medium
- color aquatint with touches of engraving, hand-colored, on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 4515 × 3483 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original