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Untitled (River Scene with Boat)

1891

Charles A. Platt

Associated Names

Charles A. Platt

Artist, American, 1861 - 1933

The image shows a tranquil body of water with a horizon line above the center. Clusters of bushes and a sailboat with its reflection are visible. The brushstrokes are soft and impressionistic, with lines suggesting textures. The color palette consists mainly of brown and beige. Close to us, textured ground leads to the water's edge with organic forms suggesting plant life. In the distance, the landscape stretches toward the horizon in a serene stillness.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching in black
Credit Line

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

plate: 33.2 × 47.3 cm (13 1/16 × 18 5/8 in.)
sheet: 39.2 × 53.5 cm (15 7/16 × 21 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

2008.115.3957
Catalogue Raisonné

Rice 1889, undescribed

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in plate: C.A. Platt 1891; lower right in graphite: C.A. Platt

Wikidata ID

Q76548475

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