House and Boat at the Shore c. 1835 - 1840

"House and Boat at the Shore" is a graphite drawing on paper created by the American artist Seth Wells Cheney around 1835-1840. The drawing depicts a small, simple cottage with a thatched roof nestled on the shore below a craggy cliff. A boat sits beached nearby, its hull facing the viewer. The scene, drawn with delicate lines, evokes a sense of tranquility and isolation, a hallmark of Cheney's landscape drawings. The artist's keen eye for detail and the use of light and shadow create a sense of depth and atmosphere. This drawing is a testament to Cheney's skill in capturing the beauty and serenity of the natural world.