Rower

1860s

Chandler Seaver Jr.

Associated Names
Chandler Seaver Jr.

Artist, American, 1824 - 1902

The image shows a person rowing a long boat on a calm body of water, with sailboats scattered in the background. A cityscape is visible on the elevated horizon, reflecting in the water. The sky is overcast, creating a muted light over the scene. The color palette is monochromatic with sepia tones.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    albumen silver print (carte-de-visite)

  • Credit Line

    Robert B. Menschel Fund

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 5.5 × 7.8 cm (2 3/16 × 3 1/16 in.)
    mount: 6.1 × 10.1 cm (2 3/8 × 4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2021.122.12

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Thomas Harris, New York); NGA purchase, 2021.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, center printed in black ink: [illegible] SEAVER, JR. / Photographer, / [illegible] TRENTON ROW, / BOSTON.