Latham Square

1986

Rackstraw Downes

Associated Names
Rackstraw Downes

Artist, American, born England, 1939

Crown Point Press

Publisher

The image shows a street view looking down a gradual incline with the road curving slightly to the left. There are directional arrows on the street indicating lanes. Tall buildings line the street on both sides, featuring architectural details like windows and fire escapes. The horizon is obscured by the buildings, conveying a dense urban environment. The drawing is done in pencil with subtle hatching for shadows and texture. The color scheme is grayscale, highlighting the form and structure. The lines are precise and delicate, creating a subdued visual impact.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    softground etching and aquatint in black on Somerset paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    image: 36.8 x 21.6 cm (14 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 54.6 x 37.2 cm (21 1/2 x 14 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1998.40.165


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Acquired by NGA in 1998 directly from Kathan Brown.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in graphite below plate mark; lower left: OKTP; lower right: RD 84

Wikidata ID

Q75414259

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