Stranded

1875

William Morris Hunt

Associated Names
William Morris Hunt

Artist, American, 1824 - 1879

The image shows a landscape of rolling hills, a body of water, and a boat with tall masts along the shoreline. The horizon is obstructed by dark hills in the distance. The brushstrokes are fluid yet precise, emphasizing gradients of gray. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of gray and muted browns, creating a tranquil atmosphere. The ground appears textured leading towards the boat, which is the focal point.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mrs. Q. A. Shaw, 1875; (Victor Spark, New York); Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1951; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1975

  • In Praise of Space, Westminster College Art Gallery, New Wilmington, Pennsylvania; Parsons School of Design, New York, 1975-1976

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. 39, no. 273.

Inscriptions

lower left in charcoal: WMH / 75; lower center of support in graphite by unknown hand: STRANDED.; upper right of support in graphite by unknown hand: 17.13314

Wikidata ID

Q64638740

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