Swinging the Gate

1936

Allen Lewis

Associated Names
Allen Lewis

Artist, American, 1873 - 1957

This is a drawing of a crescent moonlit night gathering at a wooden gate under a starry sky. The image depicts three figures leaning over a rustic wooden gate, interacting with a dog sitting by their feet. The scene is set in a countryside night ambiance, illustrated with a lush background of a textured tree and foliage on the right. Stars are sprinkled across the dark blue sky. The use of a color palette dominated by shades of blue and intricate hatch techniques create depth and contrast, adding a sense of tranquility and timelessness to the scene.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Reba and Dave Williams, Greenwich, CT; gift to NGA, 2008

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q76555485

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