The image shows a courtyard viewed from the street, surrounded by buildings. The horizon line is obscured by architectural elements. At the center is an entryway leading into the courtyard bordered by windows filled with assorted items, possibly from an antique shop. The architectural details are depicted with fine crosshatchings and strokes for texture. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of brown. In the distance, stone and woodwork details can be seen in the courtyard. The upper section shows windows on a taller building.
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The image shows a courtyard viewed from the street, surrounded by buildings. The horizon line is obscured by architectural elements. At the center is an entryway leading into the courtyard bordered by windows filled with assorted items, possibly from an antique shop. The architectural details are depicted with fine crosshatchings and strokes for texture. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of brown. In the distance, stone and woodwork details can be seen in the courtyard. The upper section shows windows on a taller building.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Antique Shop, New York

Earl Horter

Date
c. 1916
Medium
etching
Dimensions
plate: 189 x 175 mm sheet: 234 x 228 mm
Classification
Print
Accession number
2008.115.2586
Credit line
Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Time span
1901 to 1925
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • Street
  • Window
  • Statue
  • City
  • Building
Inscription

Inscribed: E Horter in pencil, lower right

NGA object ID 148279. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.