Fort Marion, Florida

c. 1874

James Wells Champney

Associated Names
James Wells Champney

Artist, American, 1843 - 1903

The viewpoint is elevated, showing a courtyard with a stone archway. The sky is shaded with horizontal pencil strokes and sketchy birds in flight. The scene includes weathered structures, cannonballs stacked neatly, and an old-fashioned cannon near the archway. Architectural details show rough-textured walls and small windows, portrayed with quick pencil strokes. Two small figures walk under the arch. The drawing features a monochromatic pencil sketch, using shading to add depth and define areas, creating a historic ambiance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite with gray wash on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    John Davis Hatch Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 6.9 × 13.3 cm (2 11/16 × 5 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.7.26


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in later hand, across center verso in graphite: Fort Marion, Fla. / J Wells Chapney 1843-1903 / ca 1870 / ... / St Augustine Fla; lower left verso: from Old Print Shop / ...

Wikidata ID

Q64580736

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