Mountain Farm

The etching by J. André Smith depicts a rustic barn structure set against a textured, cloudy sky, featuring a prominent silo and a smaller adjacent building. The composition is dominated by bold lines and deep shadows that create a sense of depth and atmosphere. A path curves around the barn, leading the viewer's eye into the scene. The distinct texture is achieved through intricate cross-hatching, while the contrast between light and dark areas adds dramatic intensity to the rural landscape.

The etching by J. André Smith depicts a rustic barn structure set against a textured, cloudy sky, featuring a prominent silo and a smaller adjacent building. The composition is dominated by bold lines and deep shadows that create a sense of depth and atmosphere. A path curves around the barn, leading the viewer's eye into the scene. The distinct texture is achieved through intricate cross-hatching, while the contrast between light and dark areas adds dramatic intensity to the rural landscape.

Name/Title

Mountain Farm

Entry/Object ID

2008.008.006

Type of Print

Etching

Collection

Smith Collection (MAA)

Cataloged By

Anna La Sala

Acquisition

Accession

2008.008

Source or Donor

Ray Ponder

Made/Created

Artist

J. André Smith

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Signature

Location

LM

Transcription

André Smith

Material/Technique

Pencil