Newburyport
1882
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1882
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a small town by the water. There are simple houses with chimneys puffing smoke, a few trees, and a river in the foreground. The artist used quick, light lines to draw everything—no heavy shading, just loose strokes. The paper has a yellowish tint, like old paper, and the artist wrote "Newburyport" in the corner. This looks like a quick study, not a finished painting. Want to see more? Check out Moran, Peter.
