Near the Coast [small plate]

1886

Robert Swain Gifford

Associated Names
Robert Swain Gifford

Artist, American, 1840 - 1905

The image shows a landscape viewed from a low perspective with the horizon slightly above the center. In the distance, there is a line of trees and bushes along the horizon, with a prominent, windswept tree leaning to the right. The brushstrokes create a textured effect capturing the movement of the wind. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of sepia and dark brown. The sky has swirling clouds rendered in light strokes, with detailed lines depicting grasses and low vegetation in the foreground.

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Associated Artworks

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The image is depicted from a slightly elevated point of view. The horizon line is relatively low, with a series of distant mountains or hills. A tower with intricate architectural details is visible on the horizon. In the foreground, there are figures, objects like baskets or bags, and a textile structure. To the right, two figures on horses and a pedestrian are present. The brushstrokes are detailed, with a sketch-like quality emphasizing contour and texture. The palette is monochromatic, with sepia or brown tones. The background shows open skies with lightly sketched clouds.

Ruins of a Mosque, Tlemciem, Algeria

Samuel Colman

1887

New York Etching Club Exhibition 1887

Various Artists

1887

The image shows a portrait of a person from the waist up. They have short, curly hair and their facial features are gently rendered with a soft expression. The person is wearing a dark off-the-shoulder garment and long gloves, holding a large fan in one hand near their face. The background is plain and uncluttered, emphasizing the figure in the foreground.

The Token

Frederick W. Freer

1887

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

2002

  • Wright, David G. R. Swain Gifford: A Catalogue of Etchings, 1865-1891. Massachusetts: New Bedford Whaling Museum, 2002, pp. 154-55, no. 70.

Inscriptions

lower right in plate: R SWAIN GIFFORD 86

Wikidata ID

Q76441275

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