The Opera

c. 1925

Howard Raftery

Associated Names
Howard Raftery

Artist, American, 1896 - 1963

This is a drawing of a theater hall with a stage performance. The artwork captures an opulent theater interior where the focus is on a grand stage with an elaborate set featuring neo-classical columns and an arch. The audience is seated in the lower part of the composition, filling both the stalls and the balconies, attentively watching the performance. The ceiling and walls are intricately decorated with ornate patterns and reliefs, suggesting a luxurious setting. The drawing is crafted with monochromatic tones, emphasizing the architectural details and the crowd's presence.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Noah Hoffman, Chicago, IL); Dave and Reba Williams, Greenwich, CT, July 1991; gift to NGA, December 2008

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"E4959" in pencil (by unknown hand), lower left corner, margin; "HR14?" in pencil (by unknown hand), upper left corner, margin; in pencil: lower left, The Opera
Signed: In pencil: lower right, H. Raftery.

Wikidata ID

Q76455752

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