Artwork

Hudson; and Claverack Creek

Hudson; and Claverack Creek, by Andrew Fisher Bunner, graphite, 1866
Hudson; and Claverack Creek, by Andrew Fisher Bunner, graphite, 1866

Hudson; and Claverack Creek is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Andrew Fisher Bunner. It dates from 1866 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

The painting is called Hudson; and Claverack Creek.
It was made in 1866 by Andrew Fisher Bunner.
The artist used graphite on wove paper to create this work, which is a landscape, and this combination of medium and genre is interesting because it shows how Bunner worked with simple materials to depict a scene.
You can learn more about this style by looking into the movement: Realism.

Overview

Hudson; and Claverack Creek is a drawing created by Andrew Fisher Bunner in 1866 using graphite on wove paper.

Technique & Style

The work showcases Bunner's use of simple materials to depict a landscape, exemplifying a Realist approach.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing represents a landscape, specifically a scene involving the Hudson and Claverack Creek.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.