Delicatessen Maker

1922

John W. Winkler

Associated Names
John W. Winkler

Artist, American, born Austria, 1894 - 1979

This drawing depicts a narrow alleyway lined with buildings and objects. The scene is highly detailed, showing an intimate view of a bustling alley. Buildings with awnings and signage are on the left side, fading into the distance. The ground is textured with cross-hatching, creating shadows. Various objects are in the foreground, and there is an obscured interior space with curtains on the right side. The image uses line work to convey depth, texture, and light.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching in brown ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John G. Aronovici

  • Dimensions

    plate: 23.18 x 20.48 cm (9 1/8 x 8 1/16 in.)
    sheet: 30.8 x 23.18 cm (12 1/8 x 9 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2010.44.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

John G. Aronovici (artist's nephew), El Cerrito, CA; gift to NGA, 2010

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: Winkler JW

Wikidata ID

Q76552624

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