Gloucester, Massachusetts

1872

James Renwick Brevoort

Associated Names
James Renwick Brevoort

Artist, American, 1832 - 1918

The image depicts a rocky shoreline viewed from a slightly elevated perspective, overlooking the sea. The horizon aligns with the ocean, where a few small vessels are visible. Rocks of various sizes and textures are detailed in the foreground. The artwork is monochromatic, using shades of gray to create depth. Pencil strokes are varied to add realism to the rocks and water. The scene conveys a sense of tranquility and stillness.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on light brown wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Betty Boj-Sode

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 30.3 × 45 cm (11 15/16 × 17 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.34.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Betty Boj-Sode, Modesta, California; gift to NGA, 1994.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Gloucester Mass / July 1872

Wikidata ID

Q64580690

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