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A Smuggler's Landing Place

1883

James Craig Nicoll

Associated Names

James Craig Nicoll

Artist, American, 1846 - 1918

The image shows a view of the seaside from the shore. The horizon, waves, a sailing ship, and a rugged coastline are visible. The sky is cloudy, and the scene is done in fine lines typical of etching. The color palette is monochromatic in black, gray, and white. The water has curling waves, creating a sense of movement.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

image: 145 x 248 mm
sheet: 291 x 395 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.3729

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Signed: "J. C. Nicoll." in pencil, lower right; "J.C. Nicoll 1883." in plate, lower left.

Wikidata ID

Q76548286

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