Studies of a Well and Wooden Trough

Amerikanische Grafik 1869–1877, circa 1870–1900

There is a large, rustic wooden structure to the left, resembling a tall crate or makeshift cabinet, with a small hatch or opening on one side and a cylindrical object poking out from the top. In front of this structure, on the ground, there are two shallow wooden troughs or containers. The color palette consists of muted earthy tones including browns, grays, and hints of yellow, with an overall weathered and aged appearance. The wooden structure is positioned to the left, occupying the majority of the left side of the image, while the two troughs are placed in a linear arrangement from left to right on the lower right side of the image. Some lightly sketched and painted tools or implements can be seen in the background on the right.
Artista
Amerikanische Grafik 1869–1877
Datazione
circa 1870–1900
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
Acquerello e guazzo su grafite, su carta velina
Dimensioni
27,31 × 38,42 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

There is a large, rustic wooden structure to the left, resembling a tall crate or makeshift cabinet, with a small hatch or opening on one side and a cylindrical object poking out from the top. In front of this structure, on the ground, there are two shallow wooden troughs or containers. The color palette consists of muted earthy tones including browns, grays, and hints of yellow, with an overall weathered and aged appearance. The wooden structure is positioned to the left, occupying the majority of the left side of the image, while the two troughs are placed in a linear arrangement from left to right on the lower right side of the image. Some lightly sketched and painted tools or implements can be seen in the background on the right.

Amerikanische Grafik 1869–1877