The Harbor of Seville

1867

Samuel Colman

Associated Names
Samuel Colman

Artist, American, 1832 - 1920

The image displays a view from a slightly elevated perspective overlooking a body of water towards a structure and ships. Small boats are seen moving across the water, with figures visible inside them. In the distance, a large cylindrical tower stands surrounded by tall ships with billowing sails. The sky is filled with soft, sweeping clouds in pastel tones of pink, peach, and light blue. Additional buildings and trees line the horizon, merging with the sky in a gentle gradient. The scene is depicted with intricate details and a precise brush technique, capturing a tranquil and picturesque setting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    American Art Curator's Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 31.5 x 70 cm (12 3/8 x 27 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.24.1


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1983

  • Graphics Survey Exhibition, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., September 1983.

1986

  • Graphics Survey Exhibition, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., October 1986.

2017

  • American Watercolor in the Age of Homer and Sargent, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, 2017, unnumbered catalogue.

Bibliography

2017

  • Foster, Kathleen A. American Watercolor in the Age of Homer and Sargent. Exh. cat. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2017: 62, no. 49.

Inscriptions

lower left in watercolor: S. Colman 67.

Wikidata ID

Q64630273

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