Artwork
The Little Tunnel Near Shawsville, Virginia and Tennessee Railroad
The Little Tunnel Near Shawsville, Virginia and Tennessee Railroad is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Edward Beyer. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Little Tunnel Near Shawsville, Virginia and Tennessee Railroad is a 1857 color lithograph on wove paper by Edward Beyer, a German landscape painter active in the United States.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a rural railroad scene, featuring a tunnel, rolling hills, trees, and a distant river, capturing the Antebellum South's growing transportation infrastructure amidst a serene natural landscape.
Technique & Style
Rendered in muted colors, with shades of green and brown dominating, the print uses light and shadow to create depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the landscape.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edward Beyer (1820–1865) was a German landscape painter who was active in the United States and became known for his depiction of the Antebellum South.
