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Open today 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Admission is always free

6th and Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20565

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Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
Through September 5
Exhibitions & Events
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Celebrating American art and artists
Art & Artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Daylight Savings

1924

George William Eggers

Associated Names

George William Eggers

Artist, American, 1883 - 1958

The image is a monochrome engraving showing an overhead view of a dense urban landscape. The horizon is high, with a church spire in the center. The church has intricate details and angles. The engraving has fine lines and bold brushstrokes, creating texture. The color scheme is black and white, emphasizing light and dark contrasts. Figures and rooftops are visible in the foreground, with buildings becoming less distinct in the distance under a cloudy sky.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph in black on laid paper
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

Image: 355 x 330 mm
Sheet: 417 x 380 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.1593

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in pencil: lower left, Bolton Brown - imp.; lower right, George William Eggers; bottom left margin, Daylight Saving 1924

Wikidata ID

Q76454393

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