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House Forms

1926

Ralph M. Pearson

Associated Names

Ralph M. Pearson

Artist, American, 1883 - 1958

The image shows a village scene from a high angle. It includes a body of water, a landmass, trees, and various houses with different roof designs. In the center, a tall tower rises above the clustered rooftops. The artwork uses a monochrome color palette with patterns of shadow and light to create texture and depth.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

Image: 246 x 180 mm
Sheet: 326 x 254 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.3856

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: #16--House Forms; lower center: To Jan Matulka/Feb 23-1926; lower center edge: 13th State; lower right: Ralph M. Pearson

Wikidata ID

Q76454821

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