Lobsterman's Ledge

1939

Andrew Wyeth

Associated Names
Andrew Wyeth

Artist, American, 1917 - 2009

The image shows a landscape with rocky terrain leading to a body of water in the distance. The horizon line is low, revealing the sky above and hills and water on the horizon. The brushwork is detailed, with fine lines depicting textures of rocks, grass, and boats, and smooth shading showing the stone surface. The color palette is monochromatic with earthy shades. A small boat is nearby, and another boat is further away among the rocks. Texture and shading variations create a natural environment.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and brush and black ink with scratching over graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 37.9 x 58 cm (14 15/16 x 22 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1970.8.1

  • Copyright

    © Andrew Wyeth

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1981

  • Contemporary American Prints and Drawings, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1981, unnumbered brochure.

Inscriptions

lower right: study of ledge / Andrew Wyeth; in later hand, upper left verso: No 10; center verso: 22 1/4 x 9 1/2

Markings

BS: STRATHMORE DRAWING BOARD (chop)

Wikidata ID

Q64535811

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