Siena

1928

Samuel Chamberlain

Associated Names
Samuel Chamberlain

Artist, American, 1895 - 1975

The image depicts an architectural scene from an elevated viewpoint. The building shown has intricate stonework, arched windows, and a frontal facade. Several figures are depicted on the steps of the building. The artwork showcases detailed linework and shading, with a color palette of mainly sepia and gray tones. Additional architectural elements, like domes and a clock tower, are visible in the background. Strong shadows are cast across the base of the building.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint in black on Arches laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow, 1968)

  • Dimensions

    plate: 31.12 × 15.56 cm (12 1/4 × 6 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 44.13 × 27.62 cm (17 3/8 × 10 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.19.1131

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Chamberlain & Kingsland 1984, no. 60

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Frank B. Bristow, Falls Church, Virginia; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1968; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1984

  • Chamberlain, Narcissa, and Jane Kingsland. The Prints of Samuel Chamberlain, N.A.: Drypoints, Etchings, Lithographs. Boston: Boston Public Library, 1984, p. 330, no. 60.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 23/100 / SIENNA; lower right in graphite: Samuel Chamberlain

Markings

lower left verso stamp in black ink: F.B.B. (circled)

Watermarks

Arches

Wikidata ID

Q77011549

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