Elizabeth Lentz Horter

Lentz, Elizabeth

American, 1900 - 1985

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The image is a detailed drawing from an elevated point of view overlooking a narrow urban street lined with buildings. The horizon line is obscured by the buildings. The street is filled with horse-drawn carts. The drawing style features precise line work capturing the texture and architectural details of the buildings. The color palette is monochromatic, primarily black lines on a cream-colored background. The buildings extend beyond our view, suggesting a dense urban setting. More buildings are visible in the distance.
Elizabeth Lentz Horter, Roof Pattern, c. 1935, graphite on calendered paper, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.2590

Roof Pattern

Elizabeth Lentz Horter · c. 1935 · graphite on calendered paper ·  Accession ID  2008.115.2590

The image shows an urban scene from a high vantage point, looking down at closely packed rooftops and structures. In the center are flat-roofed buildings with brick and stone facades. The scene is depicted using an etching technique with fine lines and a black and white color palette. Near us, there are horse-drawn carts parked haphazardly and a tall wooden utility pole with crossbars. The buildings and vehicles create a busy urban atmosphere.
Elizabeth Lentz Horter, Roof Pattern, c. 1935, etching, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.2589

Roof Pattern

Elizabeth Lentz Horter · c. 1935 · etching ·  Accession ID  2008.115.2589