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Harry Kelly's, Putney

Francis Seymour Haden

1865

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Harry Kelly's, Putney is a 1865 ink by Francis Seymour Haden, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Francis Seymour Haden
When & what style?: 1865 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a quiet riverside scene with two tall ships docked on the left. In the middle, a small boat carries a few people, while buildings line the shore. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show light and movement, especially in the water and sky. The name "Harry Kelly's" on one building hints this might be a real spot. The loose, scratchy lines come from the etching and drypoint techniques—tools that let the artist layer textures. Next, check out etching to see how artists carve into metal plates to make prints like this.