World Fliers, Portsmouth
1924
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paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Charles H. Woodbury
Charles H. Woodbury (1920–1920) was an artist.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
World Fliers, Portsmouth is a 1924 ink by Charles H. Woodbury, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows planes flying over a busy harbor. The planes are small dots against the water and docks below. The lines are sharp and crisp, like a sketch you might make with a pen. It’s from 1924, when flying was still new and exciting. The artist used two printmaking tools: etching and drypoint. Etching eats lines into metal with acid. Drypoint scratches lines freehand for a rougher look. Want to see more? Look up Woodbury, Charles H.
Charles H. Woodbury (1920–1920) was an artist.
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