Artwork
Pacific Coast, California
Pacific Coast, California is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Samuel Colman. It dates from 1878 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Pacific Coast, California is an etching created by Samuel Colman in 1878.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a dense, rugged forest scene with gnarled trees and thick underbrush, set against a sparse sky with a small sun and wispy clouds.
Technique & Style
Colman employed etching techniques to achieve a rough, wild texture, using scratched lines that hold ink to create deep shadows and convey the forest's density.
Artist & collection
Artist
Samuel Colman (March 4, 1832 – March 26, 1920) was an American painter, interior designer, and writer, probably best remembered for his paintings of the Hudson River.
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