Gus' Boat, Lincolnville

early 20th century

Linwood Easton

Associated Names
Linwood Easton

Artist, American, 1892 - 1939

The image shows a small harbor or waterfront scene with a boat docked at a wooden pier. The perspective is eye-level, placing the viewer directly at the location. A boat is moored close by, with its mast extending upward. A wooden structure is part of the pier at the bottom of the image. Further along the pier, there is a line of buildings with a two-story structure in the middle. The background fades into the sky. The image is created using detailed etching lines, giving it a sketch-like quality. The color palette is monochrome with brownish tones, providing an aged or antique feel. The overall impression is one of calm and stillness.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 13.5 × 17.5 cm (5 5/16 × 6 7/8 in.)
    plate: 15.3 × 18.7 cm (6 × 7 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 21.2 × 24.8 cm (8 3/8 × 9 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.458


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

"Linwood Easton" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. "Gus' Boat, Lincolnville" lower left margin, graphite, artist's hand. "5" lower left margin, graphite, unknown hand. "x1" lower center margin, graphite, unknown hand. "7 3/8 x 6" lower right margin, graphite, unknown hand. Verso: none.

Wikidata ID

Q65573822