A Beached Longboat

19th century

American 19th Century

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The image shows an empty boat on a sandy shoreline viewed from slightly above. The horizon is distant with the sea stretching towards it, and there are indistinct shapes on the water. The drawing is intricate, done in pencil with detailed lines and shading depicting textures of the sand and the boat. The color palette is monochromatic in grey and beige. The weathered boat is shown with detailed shadows and structure, along with textiles or tarps. In the background, there are minimalistic elements adding to the calm and expansive feel of the scene.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

J. William Middendorf, II, McLean, Virginia; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1977; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

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Wikidata ID

Q77011585

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