Point Lobos, California

probably 1886

Samuel Colman

Associated Names
Samuel Colman

Artist, American, 1832 - 1920

The image shows a rocky coastal outcrop with windswept trees on top. The viewpoint is elevated, capturing the rugged landscape. The horizon is suggested by distant hills or mountainous formations toward the upper right, blending into the sky. The style features expressive brushstrokes showcasing rock textures and tree twists. The color palette includes earthy tones like brown, blue, and green, contrasting with the light color of the paper representing the sea and sky.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black and green ink, watercolor, pastel, and graphite on light brown wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Jill Newhouse in honor of Andrew Robison

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 36.2 × 23.1 cm (14 1/4 × 9 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.86.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Jill Newhouse, New York; gift to NGA, 1994.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Samuel Colman.; lower left in pen and black ink: Point Lobos.; lower right in graphite: a sketch for a proposed etching; lower right verso in graphite by unknown hand: #37 (circled)

Wikidata ID

Q64630274

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