Carson Sutherlin Davenport

American, 1908 - 1972

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The image displays a view from near a boardwalk or path facing a large, three-story building. The perspective is slightly upward, showing the facade of the building with its symmetrical windows. There is no distinct horizon visible, as the building fills the frame, with bare tree branches framing it. The brushstrokes are detailed and shading enhances the texture of the building and branches. The color palette is monochromatic, using grayscale tones to create a somber atmosphere. The landscape extends beyond the building, with more trees visible against a dark sky in the background.
Carson Sutherlin Davenport, Stony Mill, Virginia, 1938, lithograph in black on wove paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.3372

Stony Mill, Virginia

Carson Sutherlin Davenport · 1938 · lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.3372