1831, Fort Dearborn & Kinzie's Residence

Work on Paper

DePaul Art Museum

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

5929

Description

Winding river, a sailboat with men on it. Hilly land behind with houses and trees throughout.

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 Art Museum, purchase

Made/Created

Artist

Varin, Raoul

Date made

1929

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Location

bottom

Transcription

Chicago in 1831 with a view of Fort Dearborn and John Kinzie's Residence

Material/Technique

engraved

Notes

Inscription Type: engraved label

Location

bottom

Transcription

Engraved in aquatint by R. Varin and published by A. Ackermann & Son Inc. Chicago USA 1929

Material/Technique

engraved

Notes

Inscription Type: engraved label

Location

Upper left

Transcription

Material/Technique

engraved

Notes

Inscription Type: engraved label

Type

Inscription

Location

bottom

Transcription

73/125 R. Varin

Material/Technique

graphite

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Engraving, aquatint

Class

WORKS ON PAPER

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image

Width

19-1/2 in

Length

13-3/4 in

Dimension Description

sheet

Width

23-3/4 in

Length

18-1/4 in