Paris

The painting "Paris 1921" by J. Andre Smith depicts a serene Parisian street scene beneath a vivid canopy of green trees, showcasing daily life with people interacting casually amidst piles of material. In the background, an elegant stone bridge arches gracefully over the street, and faint outlines of distant greenery suggest a lush landscape beyond. The overall atmosphere is peaceful, capturing a moment of tranquility and leisure in early 20th-century Paris. The use of soft colors and fluid lines adds to the relaxed atmosphere of the work.

The painting "Paris 1921" by J. Andre Smith depicts a serene Parisian street scene beneath a vivid canopy of green trees, showcasing daily life with people interacting casually amidst piles of material. In the background, an elegant stone bridge arches gracefully over the street, and faint outlines of distant greenery suggest a lush landscape beyond. The overall atmosphere is peaceful, capturing a moment of tranquility and leisure in early 20th-century Paris. The use of soft colors and fluid lines adds to the relaxed atmosphere of the work.

Name/Title

Paris

Entry/Object ID

2008.13.12

Description

realism painting pencil crayon marker and watercolor on paper

Type of Painting

Watercolor

Artwork Details

Subject

Paris, France 1921

Subject Place

City

Paris

Country

France

Region

Western Europe

Continent

Europe

Context

In 1921, Smith took his first trip to Spain. However the first stop on his voyage, was Paris, France, where had not been since the end of World War I

Collection

MAA Collection

Cataloged By

Katie Benson

Acquisition

Accession

2008.13

Made/Created

Artist

J. André Smith

Date made

1921

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Signature

Location

LRC

Transcription

Andre Smith

Material/Technique

Pencil, In Artist's Hand

Type

Inscription

Location

LLC

Transcription

Paris 1921

Material/Technique

In Artist's Hand, Pencil