

The image is a black and white pencil drawing of a beach scene by William Trost Richards titled "Second Beach, Newport". The scene depicts a rocky beach with a large rock formation in the center. The rock formation is jagged and irregularly shaped, with some areas of darker shading suggesting texture or shadow. The rock extends into the water on the right side. The foreground shows a sandy beach with some lighter shading and lines suggesting texture. The background shows a hazy horizon line where the sea meets the sky. The sky above is a uniform light gray color. The overall effect is one of a serene and peaceful coastal scene. The image is simple with minimal details.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1878
- Medium
- Graphite on off-white wove paper
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 599 × 407 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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