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Rockport, Dawn

1937

Donald Carlisle Greason

Associated Names

Donald Carlisle Greason

Artist, American, 1897 - 1981

The image shows a lighthouse on rocky terrain near water. The horizon line is in the middle, with land formations in the background. The drawing has light brushstrokes and a minimalist style. Rocks in the foreground frame the view, leading to water with small boats. The color palette is muted, with shades of grey and hints of beige or light brown.

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Artwork overview

Medium

pen and black ink with gray and yellow wash on wove paper
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Dimensions

overall: 22.8 x 31.4 cm (9 x 12 3/8 in.)
Accession Number

1980.45.700

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right: Greason, 37; lower left: [...?] au port - Rockport - Dawn; lower left verso: 42

Wikidata ID

Q64541155

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