Ships at Fowey

1911

Théodore Roussel

Associated Names
Théodore Roussel

Artist, British, 1847 - 1926

Théodore Roussel

Printer, British, 1847 - 1926

The image shows three masted ships anchored next to each other on calm waters with trees and foliage framing the scene. The etching is intricate with fine, cross-hatched lines detailing the ships, rigging, and natural elements. The color palette is warm and neutral, primarily sepia tones. A small boat with two figures can be seen near the trees.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate (cut to plate mark): 9.8 × 6.6 cm (3 7/8 × 2 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.7548

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hausberg 1991, no. 95, state ii/ii

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891-1979], Jenkintown, PA; gift to NGA, 1943.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1991

  • Hausberg, Margaret Dunwoody. The Prints of Theodore Roussel: a catalogue raisonné. Bronxville, NY: 1991, no. 95, state ii/ii.

Inscriptions

"Theodore Roussel" lower left tab, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. "Imp" lower left tab, graphite, artist's hand. Verso: none.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q65025704

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