Rotterdam

George Charles Aid

Associated Names
George Charles Aid

Artist, American, 1872 - 1938

The image depicts a riverside scene with a high horizon showing a sky meeting buildings and industrial structures, including a windmill. The art style is detailed with cross-hatching, creating a textured look. The color scheme is sepia, giving the image an atmospheric quality. A rowboat with a figure is seen on the water, surrounded by moored boats, leading to distant industrial outlines and wisps of smoke.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching in black on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 17.9 x 13.5 cm (7 1/16 x 5 5/16 in.)
    sheet: 20.2 x 13.5 cm (7 15/16 x 5 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.73

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Rotterdam; lower right in graphite: George Aid

Wikidata ID

Q65568595