Old Crossing, Otter Tail River

1871

Homer Dodge Martin

Associated Names
Homer Dodge Martin

Artist, American, 1836 - 1897

This is a pencil sketch of a riverside scene. The drawing portrays a calm landscape from a distant, elevated viewpoint. The horizon line is near the top, with small buildings lining it, suggesting a gentle slope. A river meanders from left to right, near us, with a boat on the bank. The sketch features thin, detailed lines for textures of earth and foliage. The monochrome color palette on brown paper creates a sepia tone, adding to the tranquility. Simple strokes highlight natural forms, enhancing the serene effect of the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black chalk touched with white chalk on brown wove paper

  • Credit Line

    John Davis Hatch Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 32.5 × 50.2 cm (12 13/16 × 19 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1979.20.83


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

John Davis Hatch [1907-1996], by 1976; gift 1979 to the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1976

  • Hatch, John Davis. 100 American Drawings: Loan Exhibition from the Collection of John Davis Hatch. London: Heim Gallery, 1976, no. 39.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Old Crossing Otter Tail River / 26th July 71-

Watermarks

...A ST MARCEL-LES-ANNONAY

Wikidata ID

Q64574389

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