Cloetis
1855
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
William Brenton Boggs
William Brenton Boggs (1845–1855) was an artist.
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graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Cloetis is a 1855 graphite by William Brenton Boggs, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a quiet courtyard with tall trees in autumn colors—golden leaves and brown branches. A building with white walls and columns sits in the background, and a few people walk around. The ground is scattered with fallen leaves, and the light looks soft, like late afternoon. The artist used watercolor to mix colors smoothly, making the scene feel warm and natural. The trees dominate the view, almost hiding the building behind them. Next, look up watercolor to see how artists use this medium to create soft, glowing effects.
William Brenton Boggs (1845–1855) was an artist.
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