Shells, Watch Hill, Rhode Island

19th century

Anonymous American 19th Century

Associated Names
American 19th Century

Artist

The image shows several large seashells, including a conch and a mussel shell, in the foreground. The color scheme is primarily brown and black. In the background, two sailboats can be seen on the horizon to the right side.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black and gray wash over graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 13.65 × 17.46 cm (5 3/8 × 6 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2018.44.64

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

William and Abigail Gerdts, New York; gift to NGA, 2018

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64536168

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