Sombre, Spain

This etching by J. André Smith depicts a somber, historical scene in Spain featuring a large, dark, and imposing stone building with an arched entrance, set against a stark, cloudy sky. The foreground is composed of a rugged path where a lone figure in a cloak walks towards the structure, while other figures gather near the entrance, creating a sense of depth and intrigue through the use of detailed linework and shading that evokes a mysterious, bygone era.

This etching by J. André Smith depicts a somber, historical scene in Spain featuring a large, dark, and imposing stone building with an arched entrance, set against a stark, cloudy sky. The foreground is composed of a rugged path where a lone figure in a cloak walks towards the structure, while other figures gather near the entrance, creating a sense of depth and intrigue through the use of detailed linework and shading that evokes a mysterious, bygone era.

Name/Title

Sombre, Spain

Entry/Object ID

2008.008.005

Type of Print

Etching

Artwork Details

Medium

Ink, Paper

Subject Place

Country

Spain

Region

Southern Europe

Continent

Europe

Collection

Smith Collection (MAA)

Cataloged By

Elizabeth Gulliksen

Acquisition

Accession

2008.008

Source or Donor

Ray Ponder

Made/Created

Artist

J. André Smith

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Signature

Location

LRC

Transcription

Andre Smith