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Untitled (Alleyway with View of a Harbor)

c. 1885

Blanche Dillaye

Associated Names

Blanche Dillaye

Artist, American, 1851 - 1931

The image features a narrow alleyway leading towards a harbor scene. A sailing ship is visible in the sea towards the center, framed by buildings. The artistic style consists of detailed etching strokes with a monochromatic color palette of browns. The alley is lined with stone and wooden structures, with a bucket and broom visible on the right. A sign saying "SAIL LOFT" is seen in the distance.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

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

image: 31.6 × 16.7 cm (12 7/16 × 6 9/16 in.)
sheet: 41.2 × 26.6 cm (16 1/4 × 10 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

2008.115.1488

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: "5" in graphite, lower left; signed: "Blanche Dillaye" in pencil, lower right; "B. Dillaye" in plate, lower left.

Wikidata ID

Q76548492

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