Name/Title
The Court of "The George Inn", DorchesterEntry/Object ID
2026.004.20Description
This etching by J. Andre Smith depicts a serene and historic courtyard at the George Inn in Dorchester, England. The image captures a rustic stone passageway leading into the courtyard, framed by the inn's architectural details like aged, steeply pitched roofs and a stone archway. A solitary figure is portrayed entering the courtyard, adding a sense of scale and life to the scene. The surrounding walls and roof show textures of stone and creeping ivy, contributing to an atmosphere of timelessness and tranquility.Type of Print
EtchingArtwork Details
Medium
PaperSubject Place
Country
EnglandRegion
Western EuropeContinent
EuropeContext
The George Inn is still operational in Dorchester, United Kingdom, but is now known as the George HotelCollection
Smith Collection (MAA)Acquisition
Accession
2026.004Source or Donor
Kathy BancaAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Donated to the Permanent Collection in Memory of Peter BancaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
SignatureTranscription
J. Andre SmithLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
PencilType
InscriptionLocation
LLCTranscription
The Court of "The George Inn" DorchesterLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
PencilCondition
Overall Condition
Very Good