Old Ferry Stairs

William P. Chappel

Created:

Movement:

1870

Realism

key Notes:

Historical urban landscape; 19th-century New York City.

Dimensions:

6 1/16 x 9 1/8 in. (15.4 x 23.2 cm)

medium:

Oil on slate paper

Difficulty:

Expert

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story of the work:

"Old Ferry Stairs," painted by William P. Chappel in the 1870s, depicts a serene riverside scene that reflects the artist's interest in capturing the interplay of light and water. The work is notable for its atmospheric quality and attention to detail, characteristic of Chappel's broader oeuvre, although specific details about its exhibition history or provenance remain unknown.

Description of the work:

"Old Ferry Stairs" by William P. Chappel, created in the 1870s using oil on slate paper, depicts a weathered staircase leading down to a body of water, characterized by its textured surface and muted color palette. The composition emphasizes the interplay of light and shadow, highlighting the stairs' structural details and the surrounding environment, evoking a sense of nostalgia and tranquility.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Metropolitan Museum of Art

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