
Reward of Merit
Cheney, John · American
1828
- Medium
- etched copper plate
- Classification
- Technical Material
- Period
- 1826 to 1850
- Image size
- 4000 × 2564px
Description
The image shows a group of figures engaged in a game or activity on a field. A line of trees is depicted on the left side, and a building with a steeple and cupola is on the right. The figures are distributed across a textured field, with trees beyond them. The technique used is fine line etching, evident from the detailed trees, buildings, and figures, creating a sense of movement. The color palette is primarily warm brown tones with darker etched lines for contrast. The background features additional trees and foliage.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).