Canoeing

German Art around 1900, 1919

This is a drawing of two people in a boat on a body of water, with another boat in the background. The image features a dynamic composition of a smaller rowing boat in the foreground, occupied by two individuals. One person appears to be rowing with a paddle, while the other is seated facing them. The individuals and the boat are sketched in a slightly loose and impressionistic style, with shadows and lines suggesting movement and dimension. In the background, there is a landscape with a distant shoreline or series of hills. Another boat with figures is seen in the distance, adding depth to the scene. The drawing uses monochromatic shades and soft, blurred contours to create a serene and naturalistic atmosphere.
Artist
German Art around 1900
Date
1919
Type
Print
Medium
lithograph in black on laid paper
Dimensions
14.5 × 20 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of two people in a boat on a body of water, with another boat in the background. The image features a dynamic composition of a smaller rowing boat in the foreground, occupied by two individuals. One person appears to be rowing with a paddle, while the other is seated facing them. The individuals and the boat are sketched in a slightly loose and impressionistic style, with shadows and lines suggesting movement and dimension. In the background, there is a landscape with a distant shoreline or series of hills. Another boat with figures is seen in the distance, adding depth to the scene. The drawing uses monochromatic shades and soft, blurred contours to create a serene and naturalistic atmosphere.

German Art around 1900