Seville

1850

Samuel Colman

Associated Names
Samuel Colman

Artist, American, 1832 - 1920

The drawing shows a view across a body of water with sailboats floating on it. Buildings and a tower are visible on the horizon, suggesting a cityscape. The artist used graphite for delicate strokes detailing the scene. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of gray on off-white paper. Boats with sailors and birds in flight are included in the composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Paul Magriel

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 20.64 × 26.67 cm (8 1/8 × 10 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.50.2

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Seville 1860 / S. Colman.

Wikidata ID

Q64630272

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