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Spirit Creek; Near Augusta, Georgia

John Hill, after Joshua Shaw

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a view of Spirit Creek near Augusta, Georgia. The perspective is slightly elevated and captures the features of the landscape. A line of tall trees and dark clouds obscure the high horizon. The rocky, sloped ground near us has a path leading into greenery. A small creek winds through the scene, lined with trees and rocks. Some trees are highlighted with detailed foliage, contrasting with surrounding darker trees. The color palette includes dark greens, browns, and occasional light green touches in the foliage, with a grayish sky.

Artwork Details

Date
1820
Medium
etching and aquatint with watercolor additions on wove paper
Dimensions
12322 × 9042 px
Public Domain
Yes
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