Evening on a River with a Boatman

Evening on a River with a Boatman

Charles A. Walker

1885

graphite

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a quiet river at dusk. A lone boat drifts near the shore, surrounded by tall reeds and water plants. On the far bank, trees stand dark against a soft, cloudy sky. The artist used loose brushstrokes to capture light and shadow. The scene feels calm and simple, like a moment frozen in time. Next, check out Walker, Charles A. to see more of his work.

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