Doorway, Chicago Tribune

1920s

Rose Crosman

Associated Names
Rose Crosman

Artist, American, active c. 1927

The image features a detailed etching of an architectural facade viewed straight-on, at eye level. The building is ornate and intricate with Gothic-style details, particularly around the windows and the central arched doorway. The elaborate doorway is the focal point, with deep shadows and carvings. The horizon is unclear, emphasizing the vertical facade. The upper part of the building includes decorated windows and stone carvings. The etching's brushwork is precise and delicate, highlighting architectural elements and providing texture. The color palette is muted, with shades of beige and brown. Figures in period attire walk past the building, adding scale and liveliness.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 18.3 × 15.1 cm (7 3/16 × 5 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 26.3 × 20.4 cm (10 3/8 × 8 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.2902


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

"Rose Crosman" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. "Doorway, Chicago Tribune" lower left margin, graphite, artist's hand. "(Ed. 2nd state will be 125.)" lower center margin, graphite, artist's hand. Verso: none.

Markings

"LRJ" verso, black stamped ink. "National Gallery of Art" verso, black stamped ink.

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q64961374

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