La Panne

1839

Charles Meryon

Associated Names
Charles Meryon

Artist, French, 1821 - 1868

The image shows a detailed pencil sketch of a ship with two masts, viewed from the side. The drawing provides a clear representation of the ship's structure. The horizon is not distinct, focusing on the ship and the water around it. The sea surface is depicted with wavy lines. The drawing style features precise pencil strokes, detailing the ship's sails, rigging, and hull. The color scheme is monochrome, with shades of gray and black. The sails are partly deployed, and the rigging's complexity is illustrated. The water is represented with curved lines, suggesting light waves. The composition highlights the ship's design and the pencil technique used.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 12.6 x 19.5 cm (4 15/16 x 7 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6201

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Philippe Burty [1830-1890], Paris, (Lugt 2071); Bernard B. MacGeorge [1845-1924], Glasgow, (Lugt 394); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891-1979], Jenkintown, PA; gift to NGA, 1943.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

Not signed. Not dated. "La Panne. -brick de 10.-" upper left composition, brown ink, artist's hand. "19 Sept. 1839." upper right margin, brown ink, artist's hand. "Drawing by C. Meryon / aged / 18" verso, center sheet, graphite, unknown hand. "(from the Heywood collection)" verso, upper right sheet, graphite, unknown hand. "K409 c. 1377" verso, lower left sheet, graphite, unknown hand. "4" verso, lower center sheet, graphite, unknown hand. "con 2541" verso, lower right sheet, graphite, unknown hand. "c 1377" verso, lower right sheet, graphite, unknown hand.

Markings

"LRJ" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1760b). "National Gallery of Art" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1932d).

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q64538729

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