Who painted The Squatter's Death?

The Squatter's Death was painted by Felix Octavius Carr Darley in 1860.

Where can I see The Squatter's Death?

The Squatter's Death is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Squatter's Death?

The Squatter's Death is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

The Squatter's Death

Felix Octavius Carr Darley , 1860

The Squatter's Death is an ink drawing by the Impressionist artist Felix Octavius Carr Darley. It dates from 1860 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Squatter’s Death is a drawing executed in 1860 by American artist Felix Octavius Carr Darley. Rendered with pen and brown ink complemented by a brown wash, the work presents a monochromatic composition that captures a moment of frontier life.

Technique & Style

Darley employed fine pen lines to delineate forms, while the brown wash adds tonal depth and atmosphere. The limited palette of brown tones emphasizes contrast and texture, characteristic of mid‑nineteenth‑century illustrative drawing practices.

History & Provenance

Created in the early 1860s, the piece reflects Darley’s interest in American western subjects during a period of expanding settlement. Its provenance traces back to the artist’s own collection before entering public holdings, where it has been referenced in studies of frontier iconography.