Burning of Savannah, plate four of the second number of Picturesque Views of American Scenery 1819 - 1821
johnhill
theartinstituteofchicago
drawing, print, paper
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drawing
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water colours
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charcoal drawing
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possibly oil pastel
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paper
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handmade artwork painting
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acrylic on canvas
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underpainting
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united-states
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painting painterly
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
This aquatint print, “Burning of Savannah, plate four of the second number of Picturesque Views of American Scenery”, was created by John Hill, an American artist, between 1819 and 1821. The print depicts the aftermath of the burning of Savannah during the American Revolutionary War. Hill's work is known for its meticulous detail and realistic depiction of landscapes, capturing the beauty of American scenery. This artwork, currently held by The Art Institute of Chicago, is a valuable historical document and an example of the early development of American landscape art.
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