Untitled (Rocky Shore)

c. 1920

Paul Dougherty

Associated Names
Paul Dougherty

Artist, American, 1877 - 1947

The image shows a seascape with waves crashing against rocky cliffs and crags. The scene gives the impression of a close vantage point to the sea, with no clear horizon visible as the rocks dominate the view. Loose and energetic brushstrokes convey the motion of the waves. The color palette includes earth tones, deep blues, and grays, contrasting against the lighter sea foam and sky. This creates a dramatic depiction of a stormy coastal environment.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    monotype and watercolor on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Jacob Kainen

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26.4 x 39.5 cm (10 3/8 x 15 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.98.94

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Conrad Graeber Fine Art, Glyndon, MD); Jacob Kainen, Washington, D.C., purchased c. 1997; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Paul Dougherty

Wikidata ID

Q76349546

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