1873
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
"Dad's Coming!" is a 1873 ink by American 19th Century, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
A woman in a long dress stands on a dock, holding a child who waves toward a small boat. The man in the boat sits with his back to us, wearing a hat and coat. Behind them, ships dot the water under a cloudy sky. The child’s excitement is clear—her arms are raised high, pointing toward the boat. The artist used simple lines to show movement and emotion, even in this black-and-white print. This is an example of engraving, a technique where artists carve images into wood to make prints.
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