View of the High Falls of Trenton: West Canada Creek, N.Y. Possibly 1835
williamjamesbennett
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landscape illustration sketch
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toned paper
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water colours
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ink painting
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coloured pencil
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underpainting
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
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warm toned green
William James Bennett's aquatint, "View of the High Falls of Trenton: West Canada Creek, N.Y.," depicts a scenic waterfall in upstate New York. The print, possibly dating to 1835, features a detailed representation of the falls and the surrounding landscape. The artist's attention to detail captures the cascading water, the rocky cliffs, and the lush foliage. The figures in the foreground add a sense of scale and human presence to the landscape, highlighting the beauty and grandeur of the natural world. Bennett's aquatint is a testament to the romantic sensibility of the 19th century, showcasing nature as a source of awe and inspiration.
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