Artwork
Newburyport
Newburyport is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Peter Moran. It dates from 1882 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Newburyport is a graphite drawing on wove paper created by Peter Moran in 1882. The work depicts a serene small-town scene set by a river.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows a tranquil townscape with simple residences, smoking chimneys, scattered trees, and a river dominating the foreground. The subject matter suggests a focus on everyday, quiet life.
Technique & Style
Characterized by quick, light graphite lines and minimal shading, the piece exhibits a loose, sketchy quality, indicative of a rapid study rather than a finished work.
History & Provenance
Completed in 1882, the drawing bears the location's name, 'Newburyport', inscribed by the artist. The paper's yellowish hue reflects its age.
Artist & collection
Artist
Peter Moran (March 4, 1841 – November 9, 1914) was a British-born American painter and etcher.
