1837
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
City of Detroit, Michigan: Taken from the Canada Shore near the Ferry is a 1837 ink by William James Bennett, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a busy river packed with ships of all sizes. In the foreground, a group of people stands on a grassy bank, watching a small boat float by. The water is dotted with steamboats, sailboats, and a few tiny rowboats, while flags flutter on the ships. Across the river, buildings line the shore under a cloudy sky. Notice how the artist used smooth watercolor-like tones for the sky and buildings, but sharp lines for the ships and people. This mix of techniques makes the scene feel both lively and precise. Try looking up engraving to see how artists like this one layered lines to create depth.
William James Bennett (1787−1844), was a British-born painter and engraver, active in the United States from 1816.
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