Portage

1930

Kerr Eby

Associated Names
Kerr Eby

Artist, American, 1889 - 1946

The image displays an outdoor scene with two figures. One person is carrying a canoe overhead, and another is holding a paddle, walking beside them. The setting seems to be near a riverbank, with flowing water and trees in the background. The style consists of sketch-like strokes, depicting movement and texture in the water and foliage. The color palette is mainly monochromatic, with shades of black, white, and gray providing depth to the scene. The limited color range emphasizes the interaction between the figures and their environment.
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Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1997

  • Giardina, Bernadette Passi. Kerr Eby: The Complete Prints. Bronxville, New York: M. Hausberberg, 1997, p. 119, no. 155.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Portage; lower right in graphite: Kerr Eby imp; lower edge in graphite: E18 / 05.109; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: CA8937/OX-

Wikidata ID

Q76457765

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