House of Knights of Malta

1928

Henry Rushbury

Associated Names
Henry Rushbury

Artist, British, 1889 - 1968

The image shows a street scene with historic buildings lining a narrow alleyway. The horizon line is not visible, and the urban landscape extends into the distance. On the left, there is an aged brick building with a large arched doorway and signs of construction work. The right side is bordered by more buildings that frame the alley. The drawing features detailed lines and washes, creating an intricate look. The color palette is earthy with shades of brown and beige. In the foreground, there are figures in period clothing walking or conversing, and in the distance, a group is gathered around a horse-drawn cart down the street.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with brown and gray wash over graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 39.6 x 30.7 cm (15 9/16 x 12 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.7506


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in brown ink: Henry Rushbury 1928; lower left: Rome

Wikidata ID

Q64573995

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