Spirit Creek; Near Augusta, Georgia

1820

John Hill

Associated Names
John Hill

Artist, American, born England, 1770 - 1850

John Hill

Printer, American, born England, 1770 - 1850

M. Carey & Son

Publisher

Joshua Shaw

Artist After, American, born England, 1776 - 1860

The image shows a view of Spirit Creek near Augusta, Georgia. The perspective is slightly elevated and captures the features of the landscape. A line of tall trees and dark clouds obscure the high horizon. The rocky, sloped ground near us has a path leading into greenery. A small creek winds through the scene, lined with trees and rocks. Some trees are highlighted with detailed foliage, contrasting with surrounding darker trees. The color palette includes dark greens, browns, and occasional light green touches in the foliage, with a grayish sky.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and aquatint with watercolor additions on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Jo Ann and Julian Ganz. Jr.

  • Dimensions

    image: 25.1 × 35 cm (9 7/8 × 13 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 34.6 × 47 cm (13 5/8 × 18 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2023.75.4

  • Series Title

    Picturesque Views of American Scenery

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Kennedy Galleries, New York, NY); Jo Ann and Julian Ganz, Jr., 1969

Associated Names

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