Chicken Vendor, Trinidad
1923
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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George Overbury Hart
George Overbury Hart (1923–1923) was an artist.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Chicken Vendor, Trinidad is a 1923 ink by George Overbury Hart, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a woman selling chickens in a courtyard. The chickens are scattered on the ground, some pecking at food. Behind her, a fence and simple buildings line the scene, with a palm tree in the top corner. The woman’s face is blurred, and her clothes are drawn in quick, rough lines. The artist used sandpaper to scratch into the metal plate, creating a grainy texture that makes the scene feel rough and real. The shadows are sharp, and the lines are uneven, like a quick sketch. Next, check out the technique: drypoint.
George Overbury Hart (1923–1923) was an artist.
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