Marine Study

Franklin D. Briscoe, Marine Study, 1860-1900, oil on paperboard, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Dr. William Henry Holmes, 1930.12.28
Copied Franklin D. Briscoe, Marine Study, 1860-1900, oil on paperboard, 813 78 in. (20.335.2 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Dr. William Henry Holmes, 1930.12.28
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Artwork Details

Title
Marine Study
Date
1860-1900
Dimensions
813 78 in. (20.335.2 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. William Henry Holmes
Mediums
Mediums Description
oil on paperboard
Classifications
Keywords
  • Architecture — boat
  • Study
  • Waterscape — time — sunset
Object Number
1930.12.28

Artwork Description

Franklin D. Briscoe spent a great deal of time at sea, traveling between America and Europe. The ocean fascinated him, and his paintings are often based on his journeys. Briscoe painted this piece outside on a foggy day, using expressive brushstrokes to capture the subdued colors and hazy sunshine of the scene.