Sailboats near a Lighthouse

Paul Signac

Associated Names
Paul Signac

Artist, French, 1863 - 1935

The image depicts a maritime scene with ships at sea. A large sailing ship is shown on the left with multiple masts and sails. In the distance, a smaller ship sails to the left. The horizon is low with a small structure, possibly a lighthouse, on the right. The artwork features sketch-like style with loose, expressive lines and a monochromatic sepia color palette.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with brown wash over graphite on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Arthur L. Liebman

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.9 x 46 cm (11 x 18 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1992.87.26

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Arthur Liebman [d. 1991], Lake Forest, IL; bequest 1992, to NGA

Associated Names

Markings

P. Signac (Lugt 2285b)

Wikidata ID

Q64619132

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