Victorian House

1970

Jon Carsman

Associated Names
Jon Carsman

Artist, American, 1944 - 1987

The drawing depicts a large, ornate house surrounded by vegetation. The point of view is slightly elevated, showcasing the architectural details of the house. The horizon is not clearly defined, as the focus is on the house and its surroundings. The sketch uses pencil drawing techniques such as hatching and shading to create texture and depth. The color palette is grayscale, emphasizing contrast and details. Close-up details include foliage and the house's porch with arched structures and various windows.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The Honorable William H.G. FitzGerald, Mr. Desmond FitzGerald, and Mr. B. Francis Saul II, c/o The New York Studio School; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1978; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

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Bibliography

1983

  • Simmons, Linda Crocker and with the assistance of Adrianne J. Humphrey, et al. American Drawings, Watercolors, Pastels, and Collages in the Collection of the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Washington, DC: Corcoran Gallery of Art, 1983: p. 266, no. 1756.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Carsman 70; lower right verso in graphite by unknown hand: Carsman

Wikidata ID

Q64584509

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