Yorktown 2
1898
Imagine walking down a dusty road in Yorktown, Virginia, in the late 19th century, where a man slowly guides a pair of oxen past weathered stone cottages. Peixotto’s sketch captures this humble scene with loose, energetic ink lines, but look closely at the background: a towering monument rises up, marking the spot of the famous Revolutionary War surrender where Cornwallis gave up. It’s a fascinating contrast between the grand history of the nation and the quiet, everyday rhythm of rural life, all preserved in warm sepia tones.
- Technique
- Pen and ink with wash
- Material
- Paper
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