Artwork
Harpers Ferry from Below
Harpers Ferry from Below is an ink drawing by the Romanticist artist Thomas Doughty. It dates from 1826 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Harpers Ferry from Below is a drawing created by Thomas Doughty in 1826 using watercolor, pen, and black ink on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a serene river valley with a small building on a rise near the water, surrounded by trees and rolling hills in the distance. The landscape is characterized by rocky terrain, patches of grass, and shrubs.
Technique & Style
Doughty achieved a sense of depth and gentleness in the scene through the use of thin layers of color, particularly in the sky and hills, creating a dreamy effect.
Artist & collection
Saco, Looking Northwest
River scene with a temple or palace in the clouds
Bridge Near Waters-Meet, Lynton, North Devon
River Landscape with a Waterfall (recto)
River Landscape with Ruins
Pond Edge
A Mountain Valley with a Waterfall
A Mountainous Landscape
Untitled
Landscape with Ruins
The Ruins of the Monastery of Oybin in the Zittau Mountains
A View of the Potomac at Harpers Ferry