Perugia

1928

Samuel Chamberlain

Associated Names
Samuel Chamberlain

Artist, American, 1895 - 1975

The image shows a street view with a steep perspective leading the eye upwards. The horizon is not visible, and the composition features a street extending into the distance through a series of arches. On the left, there is a prominent building with a clock tower, arched entrances, and detailed stone work. Near us, there is a staircase with two figures standing and conversing. On the right, there is another structure with shuttered windows and a sign reading "BARBERIA", contrasting with a darkened passageway suggesting depth. The image is done in an etching style with fine lines defining architectural details and textures. The color scheme consists of shades of gray and black, contributing to the historical urban atmosphere.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint in black on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow)

  • Dimensions

    plate: 31.75 × 19.69 cm (12 1/2 × 7 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 41.91 × 27.62 cm (16 1/2 × 10 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.19.1521

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Chamberlain & Kingsland 1984, no. 64


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

1958

  • Chamberlain, Samuel. Italian Bouquet: An Epicurean Tour of Italy. New York: Gourmet Distributing Corporation, 1958, repro on frontispiece.

1984

  • Chamberlain, Narcissa, and Jane Kingsland. The Prints of Samuel Chamberlain, N.A.: Drypoints, Etchings, Lithographs. Boston: Boston Public Library, 1984, p. 330, no. 64.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Samuel Chamberlain; lower left in graphite: 51/100; lower left margin in graphite: PERUGIA; lower right corner in graphite by unknown hand: 09

Markings

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

Watermarks

W [not deciphered]

Wikidata ID

Q77011561

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