Untitled (Coastal Scene)
1891
Medium
etching
Dimensions
image: 307 x 570 mm sheet: 405 x 666 mm
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Accession Number
2008.115.671
Art Historical Context
**Untitled (Coastal Scene)** by John O. Anderson (1891) captures the rugged beauty of the coastline in a striking etching, measuring an expansive 307 x 570 mm on a sheet of 405 x 666 mm. Created in the late 19th century, this print reflects the era's fascination with nature's dramatic seascapes, evoking the moody interplay of sea, sky, and shore that drew artists to coastal subjects during the Gilded Age. Etching, Anderson's chosen medium, involves incising lines into a metal plate with acid, allowing for intricate details and tonal depth through inking and printing. This technique was highly...