Esther Meyer

American, 1897 - 2000

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This is a drawing of a circus tent with elephants. The image shows several elephants inside the tent, lying on the ground. Various objects like trunks and buckets are seen behind them. The tent is supported by large poles with draped fabric as walls and ceiling. The elephants appear to be resting or sleeping, with their bodies sprawled across the floor. The drawing is detailed, with texture and shading showing the folds of the fabric and the wrinkles of the elephants' skin.
Esther Meyer, Night Watch 11 PM, 1938, aquatint and softground etching, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of the Print Research Foundation, 2008.115.442

Night Watch 11 PM

Esther Meyer · 1938 · aquatint and softground etching ·  Accession ID  2008.115.442