On Green River

1870s-1880s

Carl C. Brenner

Associated Names
Carl C. Brenner

Artist, American, 1838 - 1888

The image is an oval-shaped, black-and-white sketch of a landscape viewed from a side perspective. A tree is on the left, with branches covered in leaves. A body of water reflects the scene. Hills with trees are in the distance. The technique uses shading and line work to create texture and depth, emphasizing the tranquil mood. The color palette is monochrome, focusing on light and shadow.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Corcoran Collection

  • Dimensions

    image (irregular): 8.73 × 6.67 cm (3 7/16 × 2 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 9.84 × 7.94 cm (3 7/8 × 3 1/8 in.)
    support: 30.48 × 24.13 cm (12 × 9 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.19.3555

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: CCB [monogram]

Wikidata ID

Q77013415

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