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A canvas by the American-British engraver John Hill, executed in the technique of aquatint and etching. It was these techniques that allowed for a smooth and easy transmission of the atmosphere of a quiet day on the banks of the Hudson River, but with good detail. And it allowed it to become one of the most famous works in a series of 20 aquatints illustrating this coast and its surroundings. The author of the reference was William Guy Wall - an Irish artist, a fan of watercolor and a bright representative of US landscaping.
The canvas has a deep perspective and a large number of details, but its atmosphere is calming. Morning or evening - we can only guess. However, the color scheme reveals the author's intention to create a canvas that will demonstrate the beauty of this area as it is, without unnecessary noise. After all, both artists were ardent popularizers of the idea of the beauty of the USA and its fascinating places.
