First House built in Chicago, 1827

Work on Paper

DePaul Art Museum

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

5917

Description

"The First House Built in Chicago as it appeared in 1827 residence of John Kinzie 1804-1828." View of a house on the water with a pier and canoe in front of it, a path with a figure pulling a cart to the left. Trees surrounding.

Artwork Details

Medium

Aquatint etching

Subject Place

City

Chicago

State/Province

Illinois

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Context

This print is a typical work of Raoul Varin (1865-1943). Though originally from France, Varin was best known for his aquatint etchings depicting realistic views of outdoor Chicago. Often titled using simply the street corner or building shown, these scenes are set mainly in the mid 1800’s (pre-fire) and were created in the 1920’s - 30’s.

Acquisition

Notes

Collection of DePaul Art Museum

Made/Created

Artist

Varin, Raoul

Date made

1930

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Transcription

Engraved in aquatint by R. Varin and published by A. Ackermann & Son Inc. Chicago U.S.A. 1930

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Class

WORKS ON PAPER