Donkey Court

The etching by J. Andre Smith depicts a rustic scene in Segovia, Spain, featuring a stone doorway leading into a shaded courtyard, where two horses stand quietly beside a set of worn, curving steps ascending into shadow. Elegant columns and a coat of arms adorn the entrance, enhancing the historical ambiance. Sunlight filters through, casting intricate patterns on the walls, capturing the texture of time-worn bricks and the tranquil, timeless atmosphere of the location.

The etching by J. Andre Smith depicts a rustic scene in Segovia, Spain, featuring a stone doorway leading into a shaded courtyard, where two horses stand quietly beside a set of worn, curving steps ascending into shadow. Elegant columns and a coat of arms adorn the entrance, enhancing the historical ambiance. Sunlight filters through, casting intricate patterns on the walls, capturing the texture of time-worn bricks and the tranquil, timeless atmosphere of the location.

Name/Title

Donkey Court

Entry/Object ID

1992.051.064

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)

Acquisition

Accession

1992.051

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Credit Line

Purchased by the Museum for the Permanent Collection

Made/Created

Artist

J. André Smith

Dimensions

Height

12-5/8 in

Width

9-5/8 in