Young Anglers

1886

James S. King

Associated Names
James S. King

Artist, American, 1852 - 1925

The image shows a dock scene viewed from an eye-level perspective. Children and a dog are on a wooden pier over water. A boy holds a fishing rod, and another child leans over the dock. Boats are in the distance with their masts showing above the horizon. The water is calm with subtle reflections and boat hull outlines. The artwork uses an etching technique, with detailed and textured brushstrokes creating a soft monochrome palette. Tonal variation gives the piece a serene quality, emphasizing the tranquil water setting.

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Copyrighted 1886 by C. Klackner 17 E. 17 St. N.Y., upper left; 3693 stamped twice in blue ink, lower left corner; 12 in graphite, lower left corner; signed: Leon Moran in pencil, lower left; Jas. S. King in pencil, lower right.

Wikidata ID

Q76548453

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