Artwork
Dockside Scene
Dockside Scene is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist American 19th Century. It dates from 1801 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:center verso in graphite by unknown hand: 6 [circled]
About this work
Overview
Dockside Scene is a graphite drawing on laid paper depicting a bustling harbor scene.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows a crowded dock with various figures, including a soldier with a rifle, a seated woman with a baby, and others engaged in conversation or work, set against the backdrop of a docked ship and a flag on a pole.
Technique & Style
Executed in loose, sketchy lines, the drawing conveys a sense of rapid execution, possibly as a study. The combination of figures and boats creates a lively, somewhat chaotic atmosphere.
Artist & collection
Artist
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