Donkey Alley

In J. Andre Smith's etching of Segovia, Spain, a medieval scene unfolds with a towering stone structure dominating the right, its intricate textures captured in fine detail. To the left, rustic buildings line a winding path where figures, clad in traditional attire, converse and go about their daily activities. Two men, one walking with an animal, lead into the depth of the composition, adding dynamic storytelling to the serene setting. The sky, delicately etched above, contrasts softly with the robust vertical tower that is situated on the right side of the print.

In J. Andre Smith's etching of Segovia, Spain, a medieval scene unfolds with a towering stone structure dominating the right, its intricate textures captured in fine detail. To the left, rustic buildings line a winding path where figures, clad in traditional attire, converse and go about their daily activities. Two men, one walking with an animal, lead into the depth of the composition, adding dynamic storytelling to the serene setting. The sky, delicately etched above, contrasts softly with the robust vertical tower that is situated on the right side of the print.

Name/Title

Donkey Alley

Entry/Object ID

2026.004.25

Type of Print

Etching

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper

Subject Place

City

Segovia

Country

Spain

Region

Southern Europe

Continent

Europe

Context

In the Spring of 1921, J. Andre Smith, along with other artists, took a trip throughout Spain where they visited Cuenca, Segovia, and Toledo, among others.

Collection

Smith Collection (MAA)

Cataloged By

Katie Benson

Acquisition

Accession

2026.004

Source or Donor

Kathy Banca

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Donated to the Permanent Collection in Memory of Peter Banca

Made/Created

Artist

J. André Smith

Date made

circa 1921

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

LRC

Transcription

Donkey Alley

Language

English

Material/Technique

Pencil

Type

Signature

Location

Lower Center

Transcription

Andre Smith

Material/Technique

Pencil