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Daily Bread

c. 1922

Ralph Fletcher Seymour

Associated Names

Ralph Fletcher Seymour

Artist, American, 1876 - 1966

The image shows a cityscape from a high vantage point. Skyscrapers stretch into the distance, with the horizon set high in the composition. Two birds are perched on a building ledge. The city is depicted in intricate lines and shading, showcasing a network of structures with vertical and horizontal strokes. The color palette is monochromatic, using various shades of black and white for contrast.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

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

plate: 226 x 334 mm
sheet: 266 x 367 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.4335

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left corner, Daily Bread; lower right corner, Ralph Fletcher Seymour.

Wikidata ID

Q76549557

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