Shipbuilding at Peniche

1947

Tristram Hillier

Associated Names
Tristram Hillier

Artist, British, 1905 - 1983

The image depicts a low-angle view of three boats on land. The horizon is not clearly visible, suggesting a maritime setting. In the distance, there is a sparsely detailed sky with a few birds in flight. The boats are depicted with precise pencil strokes, creating a realistic portrayal. The color scheme is monochromatic with shades of gray and black. Wooden planks are scattered on the ground leading up to the boats on supports.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on cream wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of J. Carter Brown

  • Dimensions

    overall: 33.8 x 41.9 cm (13 5/16 x 16 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.115.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

J. Carter Brown; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Tristram Hillier. Peniche 1947.; by later hand, center verso in graphite: C7495

Wikidata ID

Q64633343

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