Artwork
Constitution Island and Foundry from West Point, New York
Constitution Island and Foundry from West Point, New York is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist Seth Eastman. It dates from 1837 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Constitution Island and Foundry from West Point, New York is a watercolor drawing on wove paper, created by Seth Eastman around 1837. The work captures a specific landscape view of Constitution Island and the foundry at West Point, New York.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of the drawing is a landscape view of Constitution Island and the foundry at West Point, New York, reflecting Eastman's observational approach to documenting the region during his military service.
Technique & Style
Eastman executed the piece using watercolor over graphite on wove paper, characteristic of his detailed and observational artistic approach, also evident in his studies of Native American life and illustrations.
History & Provenance
Created around 1837 while Eastman was serving in the U.S. Army, the drawing is part of his broader output as a mapmaker, illustrator, and documentarian, notably including work on Henry Rowe Schoolcraft’s multi-volume project on Native American tribes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Seth Eastman (January 24, 1808– August 31, 1875) was an artist and West Point graduate who served in the U.S.
