Cheat River

1867

Andrew Fisher Bunner

Associated Names
Andrew Fisher Bunner

Artist, American, 1841 - 1897

The image displays a landscape with a river, hills, structures, and trees. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, showcasing these elements. The background shows a range of hills reaching up to the horizon. On the left side, there are structures and trees along the riverbank. The drawing is detailed using pencil work with textured strokes and monochromatic shades of gray. Rocks near the river's edge frame the scene. The image conveys a sense of natural beauty with a focus on detail and shading.

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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist, New York; Mrs. Kate Bunner (wife of the artist), New York, 1897; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1902; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1983

  • Simmons, Linda Crocker and with the assistance of Adrianne J. Humphrey, et al. American Drawings, Watercolors, Pastels, and Collages in the Collection of the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Washington, DC: Corcoran Gallery of Art, 1983: p. 93, no. 595.

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: Cheat R, Aug 67, AFB.

Wikidata ID

Q64535778

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