Sandpit near Provincetown

1937

Donald Carlisle Greason

Associated Names
Donald Carlisle Greason

Artist, American, 1897 - 1981

The image shows a sketch of a quarry or mining site drawn in a loose, expressive style. It features an elevated point of view looking down onto the scene. The horizon is positioned high with gently sloping hills in the background. Two small structures are depicted in the foreground, potentially serving as sheds or equipment houses. One structure has a diagonal line extending from it towards an object. The sketch is characterized by gestural lines, capturing the rough texture and scale of the landscape. The color palette is monochromatic, using black ink on a beige background.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 24.9 x 34.1 cm (9 13/16 x 13 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.703


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

LRon recto: Greason -37- / Sandpit near Provincetown; lower left verso: 65

Wikidata ID

Q64541159

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