Evening Quiet

c. 1925

Edward Julius Detmold

Associated Names
Edward Julius Detmold

Artist, British, 1883 - 1957

This is a drawing of a cityscape with elephants and intricate architecture. The scene depicts detailed buildings with gothic and baroque elements. In the foreground, elephants carry an elaborate canopy. Surrounding the elephants are lush flora and exotic animals. The buildings tower into the background, showcasing engravings and decorations. The artwork merges Eastern and Western architectural styles into a captivating composition.
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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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: EJD [the artist's monogram]; lower right in graphite: E. J. Detmold; lower left edge in graphite by unknown hand: Evening Quiet; upper left verso in graphite by unknown hand: P1502

Markings

stamped lower right verso in black ink: F.B.B. [circled]

Wikidata ID

Q77013505

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