Camp

1862

James Wells Champney

Associated Names
James Wells Champney

Artist, American, 1843 - 1903

The image is a detailed monochromatic depiction of a serene forest clearing viewed from a slightly elevated angle. Various elements such as trees, a hammock, a horse, a wagon, and a person can be seen within the scene. The background shows a faint treeline, suggesting an open space beyond the forest. The drawing uses precise, delicate brushstrokes to outline each element with meticulous attention to detail. The overall atmosphere of the scene is quiet and calm.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase)

  • Dimensions

    image: 12.7 × 20.96 cm (5 × 8 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 17.78 × 23.34 cm (7 × 9 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.19.946

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(The Old Print Shop, New York); Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1959; 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. 96, no. 625.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Camp; lower right in graphite: J.W.C. / July 26, 1862

Wikidata ID

Q64580738

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