Clarence H. Carter

Carter, Clarence Holbrook
Clarence Carter

American, 1904 - 2000

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This is a drawing of two individuals walking along railroad tracks under a crescent moon. The scene features a rural area with railway tracks running alongside. In the foreground, one person carries a basket while the other walks carefully. The tracks stretch into the distance, bordered by utility poles and foliage. The background shows a clear night sky with a crescent moon. The drawing conveys a sense of movement and balance in a nighttime landscape.
Clarence H. Carter, Associated American Artists, Jane Reed and Dora Hunt, 1950, lithograph in black, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1169

Jane Reed and Dora Hunt

Clarence H. Carter, Associated American Artists · 1950 · lithograph in black ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1169

This is a drawing of carousel horses on a merry-go-round. The scene features carousel horses in motion, with detailed postures and expressions. The horses are depicted with ornate saddles and bridles, and the setting includes the carousel's structural poles. The background elements include decorative arches and a blindfolded cherubic figure. Shading and cross-hatching techniques add depth to the composition.
Clarence H. Carter, Riderless Racers, 1935, drypoint in black on wove paper, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1168

Riderless Racers

Clarence H. Carter · 1935 · drypoint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1168

The image shows a row of stylized olive trees with twisting trunks on gently sloping land, bordered by paths or terraces. The horizon reveals a coastal scene with a subtle turquoise sea merging with the sky. Simple buildings are scattered among the trees and terraces. The brushstrokes are smooth and fluid, with limited detailing, giving the scene an abstract, graphic quality. The color palette is earthy, with shades of olive green, muted brown, and pale beige, along with calm blues in the distance.
Clarence H. Carter, Olive Trees, Capri, 1932, color etching and aquatint on WGM laid paper, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2019.109.16

Olive Trees, Capri

Clarence H. Carter · 1932 · color etching and aquatint on WGM laid paper ·  Accession ID  2019.109.16

The image shows a night street scene from an elevated perspective, featuring two buildings, a vintage car parked on the street, and a starry night sky. The buildings have flat facades and large windows. The painting has smooth brushstrokes with a dream-like quality and a color palette of muted tones such as grays, browns, and blacks with subtle highlights capturing the scene's light.
Clarence H. Carter, Railroad Avenue, 1931, color aquatint on wove paper, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2015.115.11

Railroad Avenue

Clarence H. Carter · 1931 · color aquatint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.115.11

This is a drawing of a group of individuals engaged in harvesting grapes. The central vignette depicts a rural scene with figures interacting with a donkey and picking grapes from vines. The colors in the drawing are earthy and muted, with a focus on warm tones and green foliage. The setting is pastoral, with figures working together to gather the fruit.
Clarence H. Carter, The Picking of Grapes, 1931, color aquatint on wove paper, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2019.109.15

The Picking of Grapes

Clarence H. Carter · 1931 · color aquatint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2019.109.15