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House and Boat at the Shore

Seth Wells Cheney

1838

graphite

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century

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House and Boat at the Shore 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 sketch shows a simple house with a sloped roof sitting near a rocky shore. In front of the house, a small boat rests on the ground, half in the water. The background has a faint, hilly landscape drawn with light, quick lines. The artist used only graphite, making the scene look soft and sketchy. The paper has a yellowish tint, which makes the dark lines stand out more. If you like this style, look up Romanticism next.