The Gate, Chelsea

c. 1889 - 1890

Theodore Roussel

Associated Names
Theodore Roussel

Artist, British, 1847 - 1926

Theodore Roussel

Printer, British, 1847 - 1926

The image shows an ornate wrought iron gate with intricate swirling patterns and floral motifs. The gate is in the center of the image, with no visible horizon. In the background, there is a building facade with windows partially obscured by leafy trees casting shadows on the ground. The foliage and shadows have fine, delicate brushstrokes creating a textured effect. The color palette is monochromatic sepia, giving the image an old-fashioned feel. Dark and light contrasts enhance depth and details, creating a calm and slightly mysterious atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate (cut to plate mark): 20.9 × 16.5 cm (8 1/4 × 6 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.7572

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hausberg 1991, no. 33, state iv/iv

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891-1979], Jenkintown, PA; gift to NGA, 1943.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1991

  • Hausberg, Margaret Dunwoody. The Prints of Theodore Roussel: a catalogue raisonné. Bronxville, NY: 1991, no. 33, state iv/iv.

Inscriptions

"Theodore Roussel" lower right composition, in plate, artist's hand. "Theodore Roussel" lower right tab, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. "Imp" lower right tab, graphite, artist's hand. "9" verso, lower left, graphite, unknown hand.

Wikidata ID

Q65025728

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