
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
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Eldred's
🔨 Auction Lot
Provincetown Art Association & Museum Benefit Auction
May 16, 2026
Estimate: $400 – $600
Lot 80
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