Donner Summit

1950

Roi Partridge

Associated Names
Roi Partridge

Artist, American, 1888 - 1984

The image shows an elevated view of rocky terrain with an isolated house at the top of a ridge. The house is positioned on the horizon, with a sky filled with clouds above. Fine lines define the texture of rocks and clouds, enhancing the overall composition. The color palette is minimal, emphasizing the textures and forms within the artwork. Distant trees are suggested with lighter lines, adding depth to the scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 22.7 x 29.9 cm (8 15/16 x 11 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 28.9 x 37.5 cm (11 3/8 x 14 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1953.6.278

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    White 1988, no. 273, State only

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1988

  • White, Anthony. The Graphic Art of Roi Partridge: A Catalogue Raisonné. Los Angeles: Hennessey & Ingalls, Inc., 1988

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: Roi Partridge; lower right below plate in graphite: Roi Partridge

Markings

BS: The Society of Print Connoisseurs

Wikidata ID

Q65366192

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