Canal Scene

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The Art & History Museums of Maitland

J. Andre Smith, "Canal Scene", Drypoint on Paper, n.d.: J. Andre Smith’s “Canal Scene” is a drypoint etching on paper that vividly captures a serene, architectural landscape with bold, sweeping lines. The scene is dominated by a gracefully arched bridge setting the foreground against a backdrop of old, layered buildings whose textures are enriched by intricate hatching and cross-hatching. Water flows elegantly underneath the bridge, depicted with dynamic yet delicate lines that convey movement.
J. Andre Smith, "Canal Scene", Drypoint on Paper, n.d.

J. Andre Smith’s “Canal Scene” is a drypoint etching on paper that vividly captures a serene, architectural landscape with bold, sweeping lines. The scene is dominated by a gracefully arched bridge setting the foreground against a backdrop of old, layered buildings whose textures are enriched by intricate hatching and cross-hatching. Water flows elegantly underneath the bridge, depicted with dynamic yet delicate lines that convey movement.

Name/Title

Canal Scene

Entry/Object ID

1987.001.3

Description

Drypoint Etching. J. Andre Smith’s “Canal Scene” is a drypoint etching on paper that vividly captures a serene, architectural landscape with bold, sweeping lines. The scene is dominated by a gracefully arched bridge setting the foreground against a backdrop of old, layered buildings whose textures are enriched by intricate hatching and cross-hatching. Water flows elegantly underneath the bridge, depicted with dynamic yet delicate lines that convey movement.

Type of Print

Etching

Collection

Smith Collection (MAA)

Cataloged By

Katie Benson

Acquisition

Accession

1987.001

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Donated to the Permanent Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

J. André Smith

Role

Print Maker

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Signature

Location

BC

Transcription

Andre Smith

Material/Technique

Pencil