Who painted Mr. Way and Mr. Booth?

Mr. Way and Mr. Booth was painted by James Wells Champney in 1862.

Where can I see Mr. Way and Mr. Booth?

Mr. Way and Mr. Booth is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Mr. Way and Mr. Booth?

Mr. Way and Mr. Booth is associated with Impressionism.

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Museum-quality prints of Mr. Way and Mr. Booth are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Mr. Way and Mr. Booth

James Wells Champney , 1862

Mr. Way and Mr. Booth is an ink drawing by the Impressionist artist James Wells Champney. It dates from 1862 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in graphite: Lempster N.H.; lower center in graphite: Mr. Way & Mr. Booth; lower right in graphite: July 1862

About this work

Overview

James Wells Champney’s drawing titled Mr. Way and Mr. Booth was executed in 1862. Rendered on paperboard, the work combines graphite underdrawing with pen and black ink overlays, producing a monochrome image that records the artist’s hand and the period’s drawing practices.

Technique & Style

The piece begins with a graphite sketch that establishes the composition, later reinforced by precise pen work. The black ink adds definition and contrast, while the underlying graphite allows for subtle tonal variations. This layered approach reflects mid‑nineteenth‑century academic drawing methods, emphasizing line clarity and controlled shading.