Untitled (Fortified City)

c. 1930

John Carroll

Associated Names
John Carroll

Artist, American, 1892 - 1959

The image shows a view of a fortress on top of a steep hill. In the background, there are mountains. The fortress is depicted in a monochromatic palette of black, white, and gray, with varying shades. Brushstrokes are not visible, and the use of shading and texture creates depth. Plants are seen on the slope leading up to the fortress. Rocks extend into a body of water beside the hill, and mountains are visible in the distance under a cloudy sky.
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lower left in graphite: 40-36; lower right: John Carroll; lower left in the print: JC

Wikidata ID

Q76443190

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