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1870-1900

Alfred Thompson Bricher

Associated Names
Alfred Thompson Bricher

Artist, American, 1837 - 1908

The image shows a seascape with a slightly elevated view. The horizon is above the center with land on the right and smaller boats on the left. In the foreground, a sailboat with energetic strokes is prominent. Further back, more boats with triangular sails are on the water. The sketch-like drawing style uses dynamic ink lines for movement and texture. The color palette is monochromatic with black ink on aged paper, giving a simple and immediate feel.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dr. and Mrs. Albert R. Miller, Jr., Baltimore, Maryland; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1985; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: ATB [the artist's monogram]

Wikidata ID

Q64534423

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