West Point, from Phillipstown

published 1831

William James Bennett

Associated Names
William James Bennett

Artist, American, born England, c. 1787 - 1844

The image shows a scenic view of West Point from a vantage point in Phillipstown. The horizon is in the upper third of the image, with rounded mountains. A river divides the image horizontally, with sailboats and a steamboat. Lush vegetation fills the base of the image, with detailed brushstrokes. Trees and shrubbery frame the view, with golden and green leaves. The color palette includes greens, browns, blues, and whites. Fluffy clouds are present in the blue sky.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color aquatint with touches of engraving, hand-colored, on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon

  • Dimensions

    plate: 49.8 x 65.5 cm (19 5/8 x 25 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 57 x 72.8 cm (22 7/16 x 28 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1985.64.137

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: Printed and Engraved by; lower right in plate: W.J.Bennett.; lower center in plate: WEST POINT, FROM PHILLIPSTOWN. / (dedication and publication information)

Wikidata ID

Q74070542

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