The image shows a frontal view of an entrance to an open area, potentially a courtyard, surrounded by buildings. The architecture features large rectangular windows, giving a sense of height and structure. The horizon is obscured by the facades of the buildings in the background. The artwork showcases detailed etching with a focus on line work to depict texture and detail, particularly in the windows and rooftops. The color scheme is monochromatic, using only black and white tones to enhance the dramatic and historic atmosphere. The foreground includes an entrance with various objects,…

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Earl Horter (American, 1881 - 1940)

c.1916

Medium: etching
Classification: Print
Culture: American
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-W
Credit line: Rosenwald Collection
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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