1833, Junct of the North & South branches of the Chicago River

Work on Paper

-

DePaul Art Museum

Name/Title

1833, Junct of the North & South branches of the Chicago River

Entry/Object ID

5919

Description

A river splitting in two directions with people and buildings on the shore to the right and left.

Artwork Details

Medium

Ink pigment (hand colored)

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 University, purchase

Made/Created

Artist

Varin, Raoul

Date made

1928

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Bottom

Transcription

98/100 R Varin

Material/Technique

graphite

Location

bottom

Transcription

Chicago in 1833 at the Junction of the north and south branches of the chicago river

Material/Technique

engraved

Notes

Inscription Type: engraved label

Location

bottom

Transcription

engraved in aquatint for Mr. Ernest Byfield by R. Varin and published by A. Ackermann & Son inc. Chicago USA August 1928

Material/Technique

engraved

Notes

Inscription Type: engraved label

Location

Top left

Transcription

copyright in the United States of America

Material/Technique

engraved

Notes

Inscription Type: engraved label

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Engraving, aquatint

Class

WORKS ON PAPER

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image

Width

13-1/2 in

Length

11 in

Dimension Description

sheet

Width

18-3/4 in

Length

16 in