Irish Fisherman

John Wesley Jarvis

Associated Names
John Wesley Jarvis

Artist, American, 1780 - 1840

The image shows a sketch of a man standing with his legs turned slightly to the side. He is leaning forward and appears to be pointing or holding something with his right hand. The man's facial features are detailed, with a thoughtful expression. He has short hair and is wearing a coat, waistcoat, hat, and scarf. He has a strap across his chest holding a cylindrical container and a bag on his left hip. The background is blank, emphasizing the man's attire and posture in this monochromatic drawing.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black chalk and graphite on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    John Davis Hatch Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 28.8 × 19.6 cm (11 5/16 × 7 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1979.20.68


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

John Davis Hatch [1907-1996]; gift 1979 to the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64584466

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