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Coulton Waugh — Old Cape Cod
Coulton Waugh

Old Cape Cod

This charming watercolor and graphite work depicts a modest cottage nestled in a Cape Cod landscape, rendered in soft pastels and naturalistic detail. The humble dwelling, with its characteristic pitched roof and picket fence, sits surrounded by rolling terrain dotted with indigenous vegetation and gnarled trees. The composition captures the quiet rural character of early twentieth-century New England, reflecting the regional interest in vernacular architecture and coastal life that defined the Provincetown art colony. The artist employs delicate washes of blue, green, and ochre to evoke the distinctive light and atmosphere of the Cape Cod peninsula. This work exemplifies the accessible, illustrative approach favored by mid-century American regionalist painters.

Medium
Graphite and watercolor on paper
Dimensions

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Provincetown Art Association & Museum Benefit Auction

May 16, 2026

Estimate: $400$600

Lot 80

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Coulton Waugh, Old Cape Cod

This charming watercolor and graphite work depicts a modest cottage nestled in a Cape Cod landscape, rendered in soft pastels and naturalistic detail. The humble dwelling, with its characteristic pitched roof and picket fence, sits surrounded by rolling terrain dotted with indigenous vegetation and gnarled trees. The composition captures the quiet rural character of early twentieth-century New England, reflecting the regional interest in vernacular architecture and coastal life that defined the Provincetown art colony. The artist employs delicate washes of blue, green, and ochre to evoke the distinctive light and atmosphere of the Cape Cod peninsula. This work exemplifies the accessible, illustrative approach favored by mid-century American regionalist painters.

Medium
Graphite and watercolor on paper
Dimensions
15.9 x 19.7 cm
Seen at
Eldred's, East Dennis, Massachusetts, United States

Related themes

Pastoral, Naturalistic, Watercolor, 20th Century, Graphite, Cape Cod, Soft Palette, Coastal, Landscape, Regionalism, Illustrative, Picket Fence, Pen And Wash, American Art, Cottage, New England, Provincetown, Rural, Architecture, Vernacular

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