“The White Dory” is a painting by Andrew Wyeth created in 1941. The medium used for this artwork is oil on canvas. It belongs to the Regionalism art movement and is categorized within the landscape genre. Its dimensions are 43.2 x 73.7 cm. Currently, the painting is housed in a private collection.
In the painting, there appears to be a strong sense of atmosphere, perhaps capturing the cold, diffused light of a cloudy day. The foreground features a white dory, a small, shallow-draft boat, which is the focal point of the composition. It is set against a somewhat muted, washed-out backdrop of a coastal environment with buildings that seem to be simple and utilitarian in nature. The application of the paint in a manner that suggests a rough, almost unfinished quality contributes to the raw and direct experience of the scene. The choice of a limited palette with whites, grays, and hints of color reflects the restraint commonly seen in Wyeth’s work, indicating the overcast weather and the serene, possibly desolate, ambiance of the setting.
