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House

Seth Wells Cheney

1838

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Architectural

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House is a 1838 graphite by Seth Wells Cheney, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Seth Wells Cheney
When & what style?: 1838 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This pencil drawing depicts a house with a gabled roof and a small balcony on the second floor. The house has a door at the bottom and several windows. The drawing is done in a sketchy style, with visible pencil marks and shading. The drawing is quite detailed, with intricate carvings on the door and windows. The house appears to be old, with a worn and weathered look. The surrounding environment is not depicted in the drawing. If you're interested in learning more about this style of drawing, you might want to look into the Romanticism movement.