E Street, with a View of the Post Office Clock Tower

1913

Ruel P. Tolman

Associated Names
Ruel P. Tolman

Artist, American, 1878 - 1954

The image is an etching of a street scene from a ground-level point of view. The horizon is obscured by a series of buildings in the distance, with a clock tower rising out behind them. Closest to us, two figures stand near a wooden barrier, one near a horse-drawn cart. A set of stairs leads up through what appears to be a construction site. The brushstrokes are characterized by fine lines and crosshatching, offering a detailed and textured representation of the urban setting. The color palette is monochromatic, with varying shades of grey highlighting the intricate patterns and textures in the etching. The style captures an urban scene with detailed, textured features, reflecting a moment in time within a busy city environment.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Edgar B. Douglass, Chevy Chase, Maryland; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1975; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1983

  • The Capital Image: Painters in Washington, 1800-1915, National Museum of American Art, Washington, DC, 1983-1984, p. 198

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: R.P. Tolman 1913; upper right in graphite by unknown hand: 2.00

Wikidata ID

Q77013205

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