1876
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Customs Shed is a 1876 ink by James Wells Champney, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a bustling scene of people in a customs shed. The room is filled with travelers, some standing and others sitting on trunks and boxes. In the background, there's a sign that reads "Custom House Officer" above a doorway. The artist has used a range of grays to create a sense of depth and atmosphere in the scene. The figures are shown in various poses, some looking busy and others appearing more relaxed. The painting is a great example of Realism, a movement that focused on depicting everyday life and scenes. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to check out the work of other Realist artists.
James Wells Champney (July 16, 1843 – May 1, 1903) was an American genre artist and illustrator noted for his portraits, oriental scenes and American landscapes.
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