Artwork
Viaduct, Coal Pockets
Viaduct, Coal Pockets is an ink print by Earl Horter. It dates from 1908 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower right in graphite: E Horter '08
- Markings
- Marked:stamped lower left verso in black ink (twice): F.B.B. [circled]
About this work
Overview
Viaduct, Coal Pockets is an etching created by Earl Horter in 1908, executed in black on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts an industrial scene featuring a viaduct with a central archway and adjacent coal pockets, conveying a sense of depth and texture through the use of etching.
Technique & Style
Horter's use of etching techniques achieves a nuanced representation, with subtle details that contribute to the overall atmosphere of the scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Earl Horter was an American painter, illustrator, printmaker, teacher and art collector.
