Segovia

The sketch by J. Andre Smith vividly captures the historic charm of Segovia, Spain, depicting an intricate hillside view with a cluster of rustic buildings and a prominent church crowned with two domed towers. The foreground features two figures seated beneath slender trees, providing a sense of life and scale against the backdrop of textured walls and rooftops. The detailed pencil work emphasizes the architectural elements, while soft, gestural lines create an atmospheric depth, suggesting the serenity of a bygone era in this picturesque Spanish town.

The sketch by J. Andre Smith vividly captures the historic charm of Segovia, Spain, depicting an intricate hillside view with a cluster of rustic buildings and a prominent church crowned with two domed towers. The foreground features two figures seated beneath slender trees, providing a sense of life and scale against the backdrop of textured walls and rooftops. The detailed pencil work emphasizes the architectural elements, while soft, gestural lines create an atmospheric depth, suggesting the serenity of a bygone era in this picturesque Spanish town.

Name/Title

Segovia

Entry/Object ID

P-6

Description

P-6

Type of Drawing

Graphite

Artwork Details

Medium

Pencil, 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

City of Maitland

Cataloged By

Katie Benson

Acquisition

Accession

1969.001

Credit Line

Part of the City of Maitland Collection

Made/Created

Artist

J. André Smith

Date made

1921

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Signature

Location

LLC

Transcription

Andre Smith Segovia 1921