Early Morning Market, Senlis

1930

Samuel Chamberlain

Associated Names
Samuel Chamberlain

Artist, American, 1895 - 1975

Society of American Graphic Artists

Publisher

The image shows a bird's-eye view of a European town with historical buildings. In the center is a large church or cathedral with a bell tower and spire. Surrounding it are other buildings, likely residences and public structures. The architectural style features Gothic elements and detailed stonework. Trees border the scene, with rooftops visible through the foliage. The horizon is obscured by the trees and structures. The image is monochrome in deep sepia tones, with detailed brushwork and cross-hatching to emphasize textures in the buildings and trees.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint in brown on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 23.18 x 17.15 cm (9 1/8 x 6 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 33.81 x 24.77 cm (13 5/16 x 9 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.2774

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Chamberlain & Kingsland 1984, no. 273

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1984

  • Chamberlain, Narcissa, and Jane Kingsland. The Prints of Samuel Chamberlain, N.A.: Drypoints, Etchings, Lithographs. Boston: Boston Public Library, 1984, p. 342, no. 273.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Samuel Chamberlain

Wikidata ID

Q64961384

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