Charles J. Bridgman

American, 1841 - 1895

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The image shows a sketch of a young child in a full body view, positioned in profile to the right. The child's posture is slightly tilted forward with hands tucked into the pockets of her dress. Her facial features include a small nose and a slightly downturned mouth. The child's hair is short and curly, peeking out from beneath a broad-brimmed hat. She is wearing a long-sleeved dress with subtle vertical stripes, a large front pocket, and oversized shoes. The background is plain and unadorned.
Charles J. Bridgman, Francois, 1872, graphite on wove paper, John Davis Hatch Collection, 1979.20.9

Francois

Charles J. Bridgman · 1872 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1979.20.9

The view is from a low angle, looking across a body of water towards distant land. The horizon is above the central part of the image. A grove of palms is on the horizon, separating the water from the sky. The brushstrokes are soft and atmospheric with blurred edges. The color scheme consists of warm earth tones and grays, with soft white highlights on the water and distant features.
Charles J. Bridgman, Rosetta, Egypt, c. 1871/1872, graphite and black crayon heightened with cream chalk on wove paper, John Davis Hatch Collection, 1979.20.10

Rosetta, Egypt

Charles J. Bridgman · c. 1871/1872 · graphite and black crayon heightened with cream chalk on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1979.20.10