William Goodrich Beal

American, active 1880 - 1892

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The image depicts a coastal landscape with sailboats in a harbor. A dirt path winds towards rocky outcroppings along the water's edge, surrounded by grass and shrubs. Rustic cottages with thatched roofs sit among leafy trees. The horizon is partially obscured by distant landforms and sailboats near the shore. The sky has feathery clouds and the color palette is primarily sepia. The scene is detailed with fine strokes conveying movement and serenity.
William Goodrich Beal, Estes and Lauriat, Old Gloucester Shore, 1888, etching with drypoint, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.804

Old Gloucester Shore

William Goodrich Beal, Estes and Lauriat · 1888 · etching with drypoint ·  Accession ID  2008.115.804