Antique Shop, New York

Earl Horter

1916

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Early Modern Cityscape

About this work

This etching depicts a cityscape with a tall, multi-story building in the background. The building has many windows and appears to be old and worn down. In the foreground, there are several objects that resemble vases or sculptures on top of a structure, possibly a wall or a building. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of age and decay, with the old building and worn-down objects giving a sense of neglect and abandonment. The use of dark lines and shading adds to the somber mood of the image. If you're interested in learning more about the technique used to create this image, you might want to look up the process of etching.