St. Paul's from the River

1927

John W. Winkler

Associated Names
John W. Winkler

Artist, American, born Austria, 1894 - 1979

The scene is depicted from a slightly elevated and off-center point of view, showing a bustling riverside with buildings on the right. A low horizon shows distant architectural silhouettes with spires and domes. The brushstrokes are fine and detailed with a monochrome color palette emphasizing contrasts of black and white. Close to us on the right, there are detailed depictions of people, boats, and leisurely activities. In the distance, sailboats navigate the river, with city buildings in the horizon.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Carol L. Johnson

  • Dimensions

    plate: 40.01 x 26.67 cm (15 3/4 x 10 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 51.12 x 33.66 cm (20 1/8 x 13 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2010.43.5

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Carol L. Johnson (artist's niece), Windcrest, TX; gift to NGA, 2010

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Winkler JW; lower left edge in graphite by unknown hand: ST PAULS FROM THE RIVER STATE 3

Wikidata ID

Q76552645

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