The image is a painting of a river crossing with a barge carrying a horse-drawn cart and passengers. The perspective is elevated, showing the scene from a high angle. The sky is visible at the top with wispy clouds. The painting uses watercolor with soft, flowing brushstrokes blending colors. The color scheme includes soft greens, light blues, earthy browns, and patches of colorful foliage. Hills in different shades of green and brown are depicted beyond the river, leading to a serene mountain range in the background.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1878
- Medium
- watercolor on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 4000 × 2757 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original