Seascape

c. 1890s

William Trost Richards

Associated Names
William Trost Richards

Artist, American, 1833 - 1905

The image shows a coastal scene viewed from the shore looking towards the sea. The horizon line is placed high in the composition, slightly above the center. The watercolor technique used features delicate brushstrokes, creating a soft quality. The color palette includes shades of grey with hints of darker tones for depth. The beach is depicted with wet sand leading to the water. The scene fades into surrounding white space, focusing on the central seascape vignette.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mrs. William T. Brewster (daughter of the artist); National Academy of Design, New York; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1953; 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. 73, no. 460.

Markings

embossed upper right: TURNBULL'S / [crest with crown and two dragons] / SUPERFINE / LONDON BOARD; stamped lower left verso in black ink: 59

Watermarks

J WHATMAN 1890

Wikidata ID

Q64639712

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