House and Boats

Charles William Smith

Associated Names
Charles William Smith

Artist, American, 1893 - 1987

The image depicts a geometric seascape with a modernist structure, sailboats on the water, and a rocky foreground. The scene is rendered with distinct brushstrokes, creating texture. The color palette includes earth tones, rusty browns, dark blues, soft blues, and subtle grays.
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Artwork overview

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This is a painting of a comedic and busy scene in an antiquities shop or museum. The image shows an eclectic collection of artifacts displayed, including a partially opened sarcophagus with a vibrant sarcophagus to its right. Various sculptures and busts surround the scene, depicting mythical or historical figures contributing to the antiquated setting. The shelves are packed with a variety of vases differing in size and design, referencing ancient artifacts from different cultures. At the bottom of the image are scrolls, statues, and smaller objects adding to the chaotic yet fascinating atmosphere. The style resembles that of Thomas Rowlandson, known for vivid, satirical depictions and bustling compositions filled with lively detail.

Modern Antiques

Thomas Rowlandson

1811

Caricatures (volume VI)

Thomas Rowlandson

1756

Modern Antiques

Thomas Rowlandson

1811

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1951

  • Contemporary American Prints, Berlin, Germany, 1951-1952.

Bibliography

1958

  • O'Neal, William Bainter. Charles Smith: Prints and Paintings. Charlottesville, 1958: 38.

Wikidata ID

Q65071292

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