Hail Fellow, Well Met
Medium
Drawing
Classification
Drawing
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Laura Dreyfus Barney and Natalie Clifford Barney in memory of their mother, Alice Pike Barney
Accession Number
1951.14.35
Tags
Art Historical Context
**Hail Fellow, Well** is a charming 1927 drawing by Alice Pike Barney, now housed in the Smithsonian American Museum's collection. This bust portrait captures the essence of camaraderie through its evocative title, suggesting a warm, sociable figure—perhaps a nod to the gregarious spirit of the era. Barney, a multifaceted artist active in early 20th-century Washington, D.C., crafted this work in drawing medium, allowing for the fluid lines and intimate details that define such studies. The artwork's classification as a drawing highlights its role in artistic exploration, where quick sketches ...