Sultry Afternoon
1919
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1919
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Sultry Afternoon is a 1919 by Arthur William Heintzelman, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This etching shows a barefoot child standing in shallow water, holding a branch with pine needles. The background is a wavy, textured surface that looks like water or grass, with a few reeds on the right. The child’s hair is short and curly, and they’re facing away from us, giving a quiet, focused feel. The artist used only black lines and shading to create depth, making the water and plants look almost three-dimensional. This kind of drawing is called *etching*, where lines are carved into a metal plate before inking. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more works like this.
Arthur William Heintzelman (1891–1965) was an American artist, born in Newark.
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