Figures by the Shore

c. 1830-1835

James Goodwyn Clonney

Associated Names
James Goodwyn Clonney

Artist, American, 1812 - 1867

The point of view in this drawing is at eye level, offering a landscape scene. The horizon is towards the upper third of the image and is subtly defined, providing a sense of depth. In the distance, there are two silhouetted figures close to each other. Toward the left, there are bushes and a few trees with branches extending upwards, including one large tree leaning towards the right. The brushstrokes are delicate and soft, likely charcoal or pencil, providing a gentle texture to the foliage and the ground. The color palette is monochromatic, primarily shades of gray, enhancing the tranquil quality of the scene.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

J. William Middendorf, II, McLean, Virginia; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1977; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1978

  • Selections from the Gift of J. Williams Middendorf, II, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1978, no. 3

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. 15, no. 99.

Wikidata ID

Q64580370

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