Shanghai Harbor

c. 1930s

Thomas S. Handforth

Associated Names
Thomas Schofield Handforth

Artist, American, 1897 - 1948

This image shows a low-angle view of a busy harbor scene with small boats close to us. Large sailing ships, industrial buildings, and a lively skyline are visible on the higher horizon. The artwork uses a sketch-like technique with expressive black lines and shading for texture and depth. The color palette is monochrome with shades of gray and black on a light background. The water has waves and the sky has stylized clouds. Objects in the distance are less detailed, enhancing the sense of depth and activity in the maritime setting.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Stanley L. Handforth (brother of the artist), Wilmington, Delaware; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1950; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1983

  • Simmons, Linda Crocker and with the assistance of Adrianne J. Humphrey, et al. American Drawings, Watercolors, Pastels, and Collages in the Collection of the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Washington, DC: Corcoran Gallery of Art, 1983: p. 190, no. 1277.

Inscriptions

lower left verso in graphite: Shanghai Harbor

Wikidata ID

Q64633289

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