Canal Boats on the Thames
1883
Medium
Graphic Arts-Print
Classification
Graphic Arts-Print
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase
Accession Number
1979.105.2
Tags
Art Historical Context
**Canal Boats on the Thames** (1883) by Charles. Platt captures a serene moment on London's iconic River Thames, featuring canal boats gliding through the waterway. Created as a graphic arts print, this work showcases Platt's early mastery of etching and printmaking techniques, which allowed for intricate lines and subtle tonal variations to evoke the misty atmosphere of the river. At just 23 years old, Platt—a promising American artist who would later become renowned for his Beaux-Arts architecture—produced this piece during his travels in Europe, reflecting his fascination with everyday Brit...