Roofs, D.F.

1933

Richard Day

Associated Names
Richard Day

Artist, American, born Canada, 1896 - 1972

This is a drawing depicting an architectural scene with a series of staircases and buildings. The image is monochromatic, executed in shades of gray. It presents a surreal, geometric landscape with block-like buildings, flat roofs, small windows, and balconies. The perspective creates depth, with a strong diagonal element moving from the bottom left to the upper right, highlighting the steps and façades of the structures. The architectural forms display an interplay of light and shadow, creating a sense of mystery and timelessness. The scene is devoid of any human presence, focusing entirely on the stark, uncanny reality of the constructed environment.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(The Annex Galleries, Santa Rosa, CA); Dave and Reba Williams, Greenwich, CT, October 1984; gift to NGA, December 2008

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: Roofs D.F.; lower right in graphite: Richard Day

Watermarks

Umbria / Italia [crown]

Wikidata ID

Q76550391

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