Tower Overlooking Water

first half 19th century

William James Müller

Associated Names
William James Müller

Artist, British, 1812 - 1845

The image depicts a sketch of a waterfront scene with a body of water in the foreground. There are various architectural elements, including a prominent tower, distant structures, and boats. The sketch features light and suggestive brushstrokes and pencil work, emphasizing the essence over details. The color palette is subtle, with muted tans and greys creating a delicate atmosphere. Small boats with figures are near the observer, while the background includes additional structures and vessels.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite with brown wash

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 9.5 x 17.4 cm (3 3/4 x 6 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.16.200

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

James Bulwer (1794-1879), Norwich, England; by descent through the Bulwer family to Henry Bulwer (born 1854), Vancouver, Canada; Zeitlin & Ver Brugge Booksellers, Los Angeles; Lessing J. Rosenwald; gift to NGA, 1951.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64637539

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