Untitled - river boat pilot

Amos Sewell

The piece is a charcoal and graphite drawing on illustration board, measuring approximately 13 7/8 x 12 13/16 inches. It features a pilot in a small boat filled with what appear to be barrels or cargo, navigating a river under a bridge with distinctive buildings along the bank.

Sewell's work, including his "river boat pilot" illustration, provides a glimpse into early to mid-20th-century American life and showcases his mastery of illustration techniques, particularly in charcoal.

Amos Sewell (1901-1983) was an American illustrator, renowned for his contributions to major publications like The Saturday Evening Post. He specialized in capturing scenes of rural life and childhood, and his charcoal drawings were particularly acclaimed.