Opposite the Inn, Purfleet
1869
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Francis Seymour Haden
Francis Seymour Haden (1860–1860) was an artist.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Opposite the Inn, Purfleet is a 1869 ink by Francis Seymour Haden, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a busy river scene with ships, buildings, and a few people. The lines are loose and quick, like hurried notes. The water looks choppy, and the shore has a mix of docks and small boats. The artist used a scratchy method to make the lines pop—this is called drypoint. The date in the corner says 1869, so it’s from the late 1800s. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made marks with acid and needles.
Francis Seymour Haden (1860–1860) was an artist.
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