Beached Vessel

Amerikanische Grafik 1879–1892, ca. 1880

The artwork shows a beached vessel on a sandy shore. The perspective is from a slightly elevated angle, looking down at the boat, which is positioned on the right side of the image. The horizon is low, with a faint outline of distant land or structures. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, capturing the texture of the sand and the weathered wood of the boat. The color palette includes soft browns, grays, and blues. In the distance, there are additional structures that blend into the hazy background.
Kunstenaar
Amerikanische Grafik 1879–1892
Datering
ca. 1880
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
watercolor on wove paper
Afmetingen
14,29 × 18,1 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The artwork shows a beached vessel on a sandy shore. The perspective is from a slightly elevated angle, looking down at the boat, which is positioned on the right side of the image. The horizon is low, with a faint outline of distant land or structures. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, capturing the texture of the sand and the weathered wood of the boat. The color palette includes soft browns, grays, and blues. In the distance, there are additional structures that blend into the hazy background.

Amerikanische Grafik 1879–1892