Alverthorpe Park, Jenkintown, Pa.

1978

Tony Rosati

Associated Names
Tony Rosati

Artist, American, born 1947

The image captures a natural scene from an elevated point of view, showing a park landscape. Large tree trunks are close on the left, partially blocking the view. The scene includes a path or grassy area with light-toned trees in the distance, surrounded by darker bushes and forested areas. The horizon is visible above the trees, separating the sky from the wooded area below. The artwork depicts foliage and trees with precise lines and textures, including cross-hatching for shadows and depth. The color palette consists of subdued tones such as brown, beige, and black. Shadows from the trees stretch across the open area. Background trees are densely packed and textured, contributing to the intricate landscape.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    aquatint with etching, scraping, and burnishing in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Lessing J. Rosenwald

  • Dimensions

    plate: 45.1 x 89.2 cm (17 3/4 x 35 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 69.4 x 98.6 cm (27 5/16 x 38 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1989.28.26


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 4/20; lower center in graphite: Alverthorpe Park, Jenkintown, Pa.; lower right in graphite: Tony Rosati 1978

Wikidata ID

Q74882653

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