Artwork
Over the Ledges
Over the Ledges is a drawing by Dwight Blaney. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Colors are muted—greens, browns, and blues—with a few bright spots of yellow and orange near the rocks.
This painting shows a rocky shoreline with jagged stones and patches of seaweed. The water is calm, blending into a pale sky. Colors are muted—greens, browns, and blues—with a few bright spots of yellow and orange near the rocks.
The artist focused on texture, making each stone and wave look real. The signature says Dwight Blaney, 1922.
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Overview
Over the Ledges, a 1922 drawing by Dwight Blaney, resides in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art. The piece depicts a serene coastal scene.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing focuses on a rocky shoreline, characterized by jagged stones and seaweed patches, set against a calm sea and pale sky. The composition conveys a sense of tranquility.
Technique & Style
Blaney emphasized texture, meticulously rendering the ruggedness of each stone and the movement of waves to achieve a high degree of realism. The color palette is predominantly muted, featuring greens, browns, and blues, accented with touches of yellow and orange near the shoreline.
History & Provenance
Created in 1922, the work is signed 'Dwight Blaney, 1922'. It is currently part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
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