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Boys with a Boat

James Goodwyn Clonney

National Gallery of Art

The image is a pencil sketch showing two figures in a natural setting. The point of view is at eye level, providing a straightforward perspective of the scene. One figure stands with their back turned, while another figure kneels next to a sailboat leaning against a tree. The horizon is suggested by faint lines in the distance. The tree is sparse with a few leaves and branches, surrounded by bushes and hints of distant trees in the background. The drawing style is minimalist with delicate lines outlining the figures and elements. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of grey on off-white paper.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1830-1835
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
4000 × 3175 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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