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Adobe House

Henry Chapman Ford

1888

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Adobe House is a 1888 ink by Henry Chapman Ford, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Henry Chapman Ford
When & what style?: 1888 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching shows a worn adobe house with a tiled roof and a chimney. The house is surrounded by a field and mountains in the background. A figure stands in the field, looking towards the house. The scene is depicted in black on laid paper, giving it a simple yet detailed look. The artist's use of lines and shading creates a sense of depth and texture. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you can look up Henry Chapman Ford.