1874
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Moat at Fort Marion, Florida is a 1874 graphite by James Wells Champney, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a fort with thick stone walls and a wide moat. Two people walk along a dirt path near the water, while others stand in the distance. The sky is light with soft clouds, and the ground looks dry. The artist used quick, loose lines and gray tones to capture the scene. This style was common in the late 1800s for outdoor sketches. Look up Realism to see more works like this one.
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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