Samuel Jackson

British, 1794 - 1869

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The image shows a mountainous landscape at sunset. The viewpoint is from a high vantage, looking out over the rugged terrain as the sun sets in the sky. The horizon is situated slightly above the center, with the sun partially visible, casting a soft glow over the peaks. The painting style features textured brushstrokes emphasizing the rocky landscape. A monochromatic color palette of dark to light shades creates a stark atmosphere. The scene includes jagged rocks in the foreground, leading the eye towards a vast vista of ascending mountains under a cloudy sky.
Samuel Jackson, The Dawn of Creation, 1830s, brush and black ink with scratching out, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2009.79.1

The Dawn of Creation

Samuel Jackson · 1830s · brush and black ink with scratching out ·  Accession ID  2009.79.1
The image shows a seascape view from a low angle, looking towards an expansive body of water. The horizon divides the ocean below from the sky above. There are no distinct objects on the horizon. The brushstrokes are textured and soft, with a subtle speckled effect creating movement in the water and sky. The color palette is primarily browns and sepia tones, creating an earthy and monochromatic feel. Rugged, rocky formations stretch into the water on the right, while the water extends into the distance, meeting a cloudy sky with varying shades of brown.
William West, Samuel Jackson, A Rocky Coast by Moonlight, late 1820s, brown wash with blotting and surface scraping on wove paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1995.52.198

A Rocky Coast by Moonlight

William West, Samuel Jackson · late 1820s · brown wash with blotting and surface scraping on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1995.52.198
The scene depicts a family resting on a grassy area, with a man sitting, a woman standing with a jug, and two children interacting with them. There is a group of grazing animals, likely goats, on the left. In the background, there is a forested area leading to architectural structures resembling castles. The sky above is expansive, with a calm and serene atmosphere created by a color palette of soft greys and whites. The artwork showcases fine, detailed brushstrokes, particularly in the grassy textures and foliage.
Francis Danby, Samuel Jackson, James Johnson, Scenery of Bristol, 1823, complete folio of three lithographs on wove paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2017.146.1

Scenery of Bristol

Francis Danby, Samuel Jackson, James Johnson · 1823 · complete folio of three lithographs on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2017.146.1