Firenze

1960

Moishe Smith

Associated Names
Moishe Smith

Artist, American, 1929 - 1993

The image depicts a densely packed townscape in an etching style. The scene shows buildings blending into a hazy sky, creating depth. In the distance, structures appear smaller. The fine lines create texture on rooftops and facades. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of sepia and black, giving a vintage look. An arched bridge crosses a river in the foreground. Various buildings and details are visible throughout the town, with occasional spires and steeples.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and soft-ground on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 59.9 x 84.5 cm (23 9/16 x 33 1/4 in.)
    sheet (irregular): 71 x 95 cm (27 15/16 x 37 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.1554

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Firenze 5/50; lower right in graphite: Moishe '60

Watermarks

ARCHES

Wikidata ID

Q65511404

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