Frederic Edwin Church, American, 1826–1900 Search this
Medium:
Graphite on tan wove paper; verso: graphite
Dimensions:
21.1 × 12.3 cm (8 5/16 × 4 13/16 in.)
Object Name:
Drawing
Type:
Drawing
Place depicted:
Vidin, Bulgaria
Date:
June 9-17, 1868
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Mixed sketches from the Danube River showing views of sailboats and buildings near the river's shore. At upper left, a sailboat near the Bosphorous Strait and a converted houseboat are shown. A small landscape sketch showing a ship sailing on the Danube with billowing clouds above is visible at upper right. Two more sailboats are includd at center right and left center. Two buildings are shown in the lower corners.
Verso: Landscape and architecture sketch showing two views of a castle on the banks of the Danube River. Above, a single tower upon a hill with adjoining walls is shown, while, below, two towers are visible atop the steep, wooded, and fortified riverbank.
