Town and Harbor

1938

Donald Carlisle Greason

Associated Names
Donald Carlisle Greason

Artist, American, 1897 - 1981

The image shows an industrial harbor scene. A dock structure is sketched in the lower part, suggesting proximity to the water's edge. A small boat is seen in the middle space. Buildings, ships, smokestacks, and masts populate the horizon against faint hills or mountains. The brushstrokes are loose and painterly, typical of ink wash or watercolor techniques. The color palette is monochromatic, dominated by brown, gray, and off-white tones. The layered application of washes and strokes creates depth and movement in the composition.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink with gray and brown wash on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 20 x 23.8 cm (7 7/8 x 9 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.716


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right: Greason 38-; lower left verso: 12

Wikidata ID

Q64541172

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