In the Open

1927

Kerr Eby

Associated Names
Kerr Eby

Artist, American, 1889 - 1946

This is a drawing of a team of horses pulling a cart or artillery through a sloped landscape. The scene is depicted using fine lines and shading, predominantly in a monochromatic scheme. Several horses are in a line, with a cart attached, navigating what appears to be a rough, upward-sloping terrain. The perspective is slightly from above and behind the team. The background is sketched with minimal detail, making the focus on the subjects more pronounced. The drawing captures a moment of dynamic motion and interaction with the environment, highlighting the strenuous effort of the horses as they pull their load across the rugged land.
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Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1997

  • Giardina, Bernadette Passi. Kerr Eby: The Complete Prints. Bronxville, New York: M. Hausberberg, 1997, p. 96, no. 123.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: trial proof; lower right in graphite: Kerr Eby imp.; lower left edge: In the Open

Wikidata ID

Q76442247

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