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Viaduct, Coal Pockets

1908

Earl Horter

Associated Names

Earl Horter

Artist, American, 1881 - 1940

The image portrays an urban scene seen from an elevated perspective. A large arch bridge is dominant in the background, with figures walking across it. To the right are tall buildings with intricate line details and a textured surface. In the foreground, there is a construction site with wood and mechanical equipment. The color palette is sepia toned, accentuating details and creating a historical atmosphere. Urban buildings and scaffolding can be seen in the distance.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching in black on wove paper
Credit Line

Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow)
Dimensions

plate: 25.24 × 19.05 cm (9 15/16 × 7 1/2 in.)
sheet: 28.26 × 21.59 cm (11 1/8 × 8 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

2015.19.1535

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Frank B. Bristow, Falls Church, Virginia; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1968; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

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Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: E Horter '08

Markings

stamped lower left verso in black ink (twice): F.B.B. [circled]

Wikidata ID

Q77012033

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