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Francis Dodd

Associated Names
Francis Dodd

Artist, British, 1874 - 1949

The image shows a large, highly detailed building with ornate architecture, viewed straight on from a central perspective. The base of the structure suggests a horizon, meeting an open space, possibly a plaza or courtyard. The facade displays tall, narrow windows, and intricate decorative elements like arches and stonework. Fine lines and hatching provide texture to the stone surfaces, with shadows indicating late afternoon sunlight. The color scheme is monochromatic, using shades of sepia or black and white for a timeless feel. In the foreground, small figures, including people on horseback and pedestrians, give scale to the building. The sky is featureless, emphasizing the architectural focus.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 28.8 × 40.1 cm (11 5/16 × 15 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.3430

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schwabe 1926, undescribed


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1926

  • Schwabe, Randolph. "Francis Dodd." PCQ 13 (1926): 243-272, 369-375.

Wikidata ID

Q64955999

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