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Fish Pier

1942

George H. Shorey

Associated Names

George H. Shorey

Artist, American, born 1870

The image is of a waterfront scene showcasing a wooden structure on stilts over the water. The photo is taken from a low angle with the horizon near the upper third of the image. The sky is fiery red and orange. The brushstrokes are loose and textured, contrasting with the dark structure. The color palette includes browns, blacks, vivid reds, and oranges. The water reflects these colors.

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Artwork overview

Medium

pen and black ink with watercolor and gouache over black chalk
Credit Line

John Davis Hatch Collection
Dimensions

overall: 29.3 x 49.3 cm (11 9/16 x 19 7/16 in.)
Accession Number

1984.7.110

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left ; G.H SHOREY- / 1942

Wikidata ID

Q64571444

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