Phila. Ice Boat. Navy Yard. Washington DC (1861)
Alfred Rudolph Waud1861 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1891)
Specifications
- Year
- 1861
- Nationality / school
- American
- Lifespan
- 1828–1891
About the artwork
Dated 1861, "Phila. Ice Boat. Navy Yard. Washington DC" is an artwork by Alfred Rudolph Waud. Background on Drawings: Artists have long used drawings to plan paintings, sculptures, and buildings, so a sketch can show how an idea developed. Because line carries so much of the effect, drawings tend to reward close looking at the quality of the mark. Historical background, 1861: In the 1890s, colour lithography and Art Nouveau made the illustrated poster a celebrated art form. Japanese prints reached Europe in large numbers and influenced many artists, while photography changed what painting needed to do. It is listed in the Drawings collection. The image is in landscape orientation.
"Phila. Ice Boat. Navy Yard. Washington DC" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A landscape format suits wide, low wall spaces such as the stretch above a bed, mantel, or sideboard. Drawings and sketches stand out through line clarity and a sense of the artist process, which makes them a natural fit for minimalist, monochrome, and graphic interiors. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
American, 1828–1891
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