Williamsburg from the Bridge (Sketch)
1889
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1889
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Williamsburg from the Bridge (Sketch) is a 1889 ink by Charles A. Platt, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet river with a few boats floating near the shore. Across the water, buildings line the horizon, some with domes and spires. The lines are loose and quick, like a quick pencil drawing but in ink. The artist used thin lines to show light and shadow, almost like scribbling. This style was common in the late 1800s for capturing fast, fleeting moments. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this one made prints with acid and metal plates.
