Bit of Legare Street

1928-1931

Elizabeth O'Neill Verner

Associated Names
Elizabeth O'Neill Verner

Artist, American, 1883 - 1979

The image is viewed from the perspective of someone standing at street level. The scene is vertical, focusing on architectural and natural elements. The style of the artwork is characterized by fine, detailed linework, typical of an etching technique. Closest to us, there is a large tree with gnarled branches. Beyond the tree, a wrought iron fence with ornamental details is visible, along with a stone pillar topped with an urn on a pedestal next to the fence. A person is standing close to the stone pillar. In the distance, the side of a building with shuttered windows is partially obscured by foliage. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black, white, and gray.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(David Allen Fine Arts, VA); Reba and Dave Williams, Greenwich, CT, 2000; gift to NGA, 2008

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Bit of Legare Street / Charleston; lower right in graphite: Elizabeth O'Neil Verner.; upper left in graphite by unknown hand: 5

Wikidata ID

Q76441153

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