Unknown Maker

Coastal Scene

Maker

Unknown Maker

Title

Coastal Scene

Year

1800s

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

pen and ink, wash technique

Supports

Dimensions

14.9 x 23.5 cm (5 7/8 x 9 1/4 inches) varies from 9"

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Museum Works of Art Fund

Object Number

60.040

Type

Exhibition History

Under the Magnifying Glass
Dutch and Flemish Drawings from the Museum's Collection
Sep 22, 2000 – Jan 14, 2001

Label copy

This drawing was thought to be by Ludolf Backhuysen when it was purchased in 1960, but when compared to the Backhuysen "Smalschip Recaulking on the Dutch Dunes", this attribution proved to be suspect. Backhuysen's drawings consistently have a light graphite outline beneath the ink. Moreover, the drawing technique lacks the assurance of Backhuysen's hand. The team's suspicions were confirmed when the drawing was held before a light. This should have revealed the mold lines of a handmade paper. There were none, indicating that the paper was machine manufactured, a process used after 1801.

Recent Accessions
Apr 23, 1961 – May 28, 1961

Image use

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Tombstone

Unknown Maker
Coastal Scene, 1800s
Pen and ink on paper
14.9 x 23.5 cm (5 7/8 x 9 1/4 inches) varies from 9"
Museum Works of Art Fund 60.040

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