Yorktown

Art Historical Context

Ernest C. Peixotto’s 1898 drawing *Yorktown* offers a thoughtful glimpse into one of America’s most pivotal historic sites. Created as a drawing on paper, the work depicts a house overlooking the York River, combining architectural detail with a map-like element that situates the scene within its broader landscape. Peixotto, known for his illustrative approach, uses line and subtle shading to evoke both the quiet character of the riverside setting and its layered past. Yorktown holds enduring significance as the location of the 1781 British surrender that effectively ended the American Revolu...