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The Old Hudson Donkey

c. 1945-1946

William Sharp

Associated Names

William Sharp

Artist, American, 1900 - 1961

The image shows a steam-powered tugboat partly moored at a dock. In the background, industrial buildings with smokestacks are visible against the sky. The tugboat is tilted to one side and features dark outlines and simplified elements. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of gray and black. The water's surface has swirling reflections. The sky is cloudy, and smoke rises from the boat's chimney. A solitary figure stands on the dock.

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Artwork overview

Medium

aquatint and etching
Credit Line

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

plate: 278 x 224 mm
sheet: 365 x 309 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.4378

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left corner, "The Old Hudson Donkey" (within quotes) 2/25; Signed: William Sharp in pencil, lower right corner

Wikidata ID

Q76548648

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