Roof Pattern

c. 1935

Elizabeth Lentz Horter

Associated Names
Elizabeth Lentz Horter

Artist, American, 1900 - 1985

The image is a detailed drawing from an elevated point of view overlooking a narrow urban street lined with buildings. The horizon line is obscured by the buildings. The street is filled with horse-drawn carts. The drawing style features precise line work capturing the texture and architectural details of the buildings. The color palette is monochromatic, primarily black lines on a cream-colored background. The buildings extend beyond our view, suggesting a dense urban setting. More buildings are visible in the distance.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Reba and Dave Williams, Greenwich, CT; NGA, 2008

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper right in graphite: 3 1/2; below image lower left in graphite: Roof Pattern; below image lower right in graphite: Elizabeth Lentz; lower right in graphite: 6

Wikidata ID

Q64558738

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