Dory and Smoke Stack

1937

Donald Carlisle Greason

Associated Names
Donald Carlisle Greason

Artist, American, 1897 - 1981

This pen and ink drawing depicts a coastal or riverside scene. The viewpoint is from the water looking towards the shoreline. The horizon is placed high, almost aligning with the top third of the image, where the shore and a series of buildings meet. A small boat with a dark silhouette of a person is closest to us on the water's surface. The brushstrokes are primarily linear, emphasizing horizontal and diagonal lines for the natural landscape and architectural details. The color palette is monochromatic, with black ink contrasting the off-white paper. Delicate reflections of the shore are visible on the water. In the middle ground, there are industrial-looking buildings with a tall smokestack amid rock formations. Sketchy lines in the distance suggest a wooded or overgrown area, adding depth to the composition. The simplicity of the color and line work creates a serene, slightly industrial landscape.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 20.7 x 24.1 cm (8 1/8 x 9 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.663


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left: dist. detail; lower right: Greason '37; lower left verso: 48

Wikidata ID

Q64541115

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