A Town on the Mohawk River in Central New York State (?) 1811 - 1816

Pavel Petrovich Svinin, a Russian artist, created this watercolor on paper depicting a town in upstate New York along the Mohawk River, likely between 1811 and 1816. Svinin traveled extensively throughout Europe and North America, sketching and painting the landscapes he encountered. The painting portrays a panoramic view of the town, with the river winding through the valley, showcasing the artist’s keen eye for detail and the beauty of the natural world. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this small watercolor, capturing a moment in time of a growing American town in the early 19th century.