Village on island

c. 1910

Louis J. Steele

Associated Names
Louis J. Steele

Artist, active early 20th century

The image shows a shaded area beneath a large leafy tree, looking out over a peaceful body of water towards an island in the distance. The horizon is placed just above the midway line of the image, where the lake meets the island. The reflections of the buildings and trees on the island are mirrored in the calm water. A stone bench is positioned near us, slightly off-center to the right. The textured image features a soft, almost grainy retro feel. The color palette consists of muted greens, blues, and greys, with hints of brown and white. The island is populated with historic-looking structures, including a prominent bell tower, surrounded by lush vegetation, and is bathed in a gentle haze.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    Autochrome

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Charles Isaacs and Carol Nigro

  • Dimensions

    image: 7.4 × 9.8 cm (2 15/16 × 3 7/8 in.)
    overall: 8.1 × 10.7 cm (3 3/16 × 4 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2006.169.36


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Charles Isaacs and Carol Nigro, Malvern, Pennsylvania; gift to NGA, 2006.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

across white binding tape, in black ink: L. J. STEELE H.M. DOCKYARD PORTSMOUTH.

Wikidata ID

Q64157585

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