Untitled (Village Bridge)

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J. André Smith (American, 1880–1959), Untitled (Village Bridge), n.d. Etching on paper (medium pending verification).: This etching depicts a picturesque village nestled within a mountainous landscape, with a single-arched stone bridge spanning a narrow waterway. A small waterfall cascades over a low stone barrier in the foreground, while a cluster of closely arranged buildings with tiled roofs and shuttered windows rises beyond the bridge. Smith employs delicate linework, varied hatching, and selective shading to capture the architectural details of the village and the textures of the surrounding landscape. The composition is anchored by the sweeping curve of the bridge, which contrasts with the vertical forms of the buildings and the rugged contours of the distant hills. The relatively open foreground and lightly rendered mountains create a sense of depth, while the carefully articulated stonework and architectural features reflect Smith's training as an architect.
J. André Smith (American, 1880–1959), Untitled (Village Bridge), n.d. Etching on paper (medium pending verification).

This etching depicts a picturesque village nestled within a mountainous landscape, with a single-arched stone bridge spanning a narrow waterway. A small waterfall cascades over a low stone barrier in the foreground, while a cluster of closely arranged buildings with tiled roofs and shuttered windows rises beyond the bridge. Smith employs delicate linework, varied hatching, and selective shading to capture the architectural details of the village and the textures of the surrounding landscape. The composition is anchored by the sweeping curve of the bridge, which contrasts with the vertical forms of the buildings and the rugged contours of the distant hills. The relatively open foreground and lightly rendered mountains create a sense of depth, while the carefully articulated stonework and architectural features reflect Smith's training as an architect.

Name/Title

Untitled (Village Bridge)

Entry/Object ID

2013.23

Description

This etching depicts a picturesque village nestled within a mountainous landscape, with a single-arched stone bridge spanning a narrow waterway. A small waterfall cascades over a low stone barrier in the foreground, while a cluster of closely arranged buildings with tiled roofs and shuttered windows rises beyond the bridge. Smith employs delicate linework, varied hatching, and selective shading to capture the architectural details of the village and the textures of the surrounding landscape. The composition is anchored by the sweeping curve of the bridge, which contrasts with the vertical forms of the buildings and the rugged contours of the distant hills. The relatively open foreground and lightly rendered mountains create a sense of depth, while the carefully articulated stonework and architectural features reflect Smith's training as an architect.

Type of Print

Etching

Artwork Details

Medium

Etching on paper

Collection

Smith Collection (MAA)

Acquisition

Accession

2013.04

Source or Donor

Peter Banca

Made/Created

Artist

J. André Smith