Artwork
View of the High Falls of Trenton: West Canada Creek, N.Y.
View of the High Falls of Trenton: West Canada Creek, N.Y. is an ink print by the Romanticist artist William James Bennett. It dates from 1835 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. View of the High Falls of Trenton: West Canada Creek, N.
About this work
Overview
View of the High Falls of Trenton: West Canada Creek, N.Y. is a print created by William James Bennett in 1835 using the aquatint technique with hand-coloring on wove paper, later mounted to canvas.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a scenic waterfall on the West Canada Creek in New York, capturing a serene moment amidst a rugged landscape with a small bridge and lush vegetation.
Technique & Style
The artwork combines aquatint printing with hand-coloring, allowing for varied coloration across individual impressions and creating a vivid contrast between the water, foliage, and rocky surroundings.
History & Provenance
The print is now part of the National Gallery of Art's collection in Washington, D.C.
Artist & collection
Artist
William James Bennett (1787−1844), was a British-born painter and engraver, active in the United States from 1816.
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