Houghton Road

c. 1916

Sears Gallagher

Associated Names
Sears Gallagher

Artist, American, 1869 - 1955

The image depicts a thatched cottage dominating the right side of the picture. The horizon is obscured by the cottage and foliage in the background. There are no elements placed directly on the horizon line. The etching features delicate and detailed brushstrokes depicting the texture of the thatch and wooden walls. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of brown and sepia. In the distance, a smaller building with multiple chimneys is partially visible, and a figure is on the path close to the viewer.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 17.7 × 12.6 cm (6 15/16 × 4 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 27 × 15.7 cm (10 5/8 × 6 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.615

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

"Sears Gallagher" lower left margin, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. "Houghton Road" lower left margin, graphite, unknown hand. "#10.00" lower left margin, graphite, artist's hand. Verso: none.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q65577249