C. T. Nightingale

British, 1878 - 1939

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This is a drawing of a boatman with a figure on the shore. The boatman is in a small wooden boat with oars in the water. A standing unclothed figure is on the shore, possibly gesturing or beckoning. The background includes a textured, hilly landscape blending with the shoreline. The drawing style features careful detailing and use of light and shadow, creating a dramatic and mythological atmosphere.
C. T. Nightingale, Charon, 1935, wood engraving in black on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow), 2015.19.1372

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C. T. Nightingale · 1935 · wood engraving in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1372