Sails

c. 1936–1939

Eleanor Parke Custis

Associated Names
Eleanor Parke Custis

Artist, American, 1897 - 1983

The image shows a close-up view of two moored sailing ships. The focus is on their lines and sails, with a slightly lower vantage point. The masts rise vertically with rigging, and the sails are unfurled, showing soft textures and shadows. The sepia tone gives a vintage quality. Reflections of the ships can be seen in the calm water below.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of David Alan Brown

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 35.4 × 27.7 cm (13 15/16 × 10 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2022.150.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

“Property of a Gentleman”; (sale, The Potomack Company, Alexandria, VA, 3 May 2014, lot 246); David Alan Brown, Alexandria, VA; gift to NGA, 2022.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, by unknown hand, upper left in graphite: 45 / 16 + 7 [illegible] / 52 3/4

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