Toledo Farm

The etching "Toledo Farm" by J. Andre Smith, created during his 1921 trip to Spain, portrays a serene rural landscape. It features rustic farm buildings with tiled roofs, surrounded by trees and open fields. Smoke rises gently from a chimney, suggesting warmth and life within the home. The detailed lines and shading capture the texture of the natural environment and the architecture, evoking a sense of tranquility and timelessness. The distant hills and sparse vegetation frame the scene, adding depth and perspective to this idyllic depiction of the Spanish countryside.

The etching "Toledo Farm" by J. Andre Smith, created during his 1921 trip to Spain, portrays a serene rural landscape. It features rustic farm buildings with tiled roofs, surrounded by trees and open fields. Smoke rises gently from a chimney, suggesting warmth and life within the home. The detailed lines and shading capture the texture of the natural environment and the architecture, evoking a sense of tranquility and timelessness. The distant hills and sparse vegetation frame the scene, adding depth and perspective to this idyllic depiction of the Spanish countryside.

Name/Title

Toledo Farm

Entry/Object ID

1992.051.016.1

Type of Print

Etching

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper

Subject

Farm in Toledo, Spain

Subject Place

City

Toledo

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

Smith Collection (MAA)

Cataloged By

Katie Benson

Acquisition

Accession

1992.051

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Credit Line

Purchased by the Museum for the Permanent Collection

Made/Created

Artist

J. André Smith

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Signature

Location

BC

Transcription

Andre Smith

Material/Technique

Pencil

Dimensions

Height

5-3/8 in

Width

10-1/8 in