A Long Island Road

1887

William Henry Shelton

Associated Names
William Henry Shelton

Artist, American, 1840 - 1932

The image shows a rural landscape with a dirt road leading into the scene. The horizon is obscured by dense trees. A horse pulls a cart with a person nearby. The engraving style is detailed with fine lines. The color palette is sepia. Two haystacks are seen next to a wooden fence, with a partly cloudy sky adding depth.

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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

Inscriptions

Signed: W.H. SHELTON in plate, lower right corner

Wikidata ID

Q76441284

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