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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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Lawn Tennis

c. 1913

Allen Lewis

Associated Names

Allen Lewis

Artist, American, 1873 - 1957

The image shows a park or wooded area with people engaging in various activities. The horizon is depicted with trees and the sky above. The art style uses textured brushstrokes in black and gray. Figures are shown close up, with children playing and a woman standing on the right. The scene includes detailed foliage and trees in the distance, creating depth. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing light and dark contrasts to convey details and lighting effects.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching, drypoint, and engraving in black on laid paper
Credit Line

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

plate: 14.9 × 22.3 cm (5 7/8 × 8 3/4 in.)
sheet: 16.1 × 22.9 cm (6 5/16 × 9 in.)
Accession Number

2008.115.3161

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: AL [artist's monogram]; lower left in graphite: Allen Lewis imp. / Trial proof no. 2 - one print

Watermarks

Etruria [partial]

Wikidata ID

Q76457785

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