Pohled Do Dvora (View of Courtyard)

1951

Eugen Wiškovský

Associated Names
Eugen Wiškovský

Artist, Czech, 1888 - 1964

The image shows an old urban building seen through the sparse branches of a bare tree in the foreground. The building is tall and features multiple windows and a small balcony on the upper level. The focus is on the building's architectural details rather than the sky or surrounding landscape. The building appears weathered with visible cracks and textures, and the color palette is predominantly gray. Objects like laundry lines and a fence suggest human presence. Soft lighting illuminates the textures on the building and tree branches, creating a serene atmosphere.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 14.9 x 10.4 cm (5 7/8 x 4 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.67.248


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Joshua P. Smith, Washington, DC; NGA purchase, 2001.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on mount, lower right in black ink: Eugen Wiskovsky; by later hand, across upper edge in graphite: 1961 Pohled do dvora 8

Wikidata ID

Q64147386

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