New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Nelson House, Yorktown, Va

Artist Samuel Donovan Swann (American, 1899 - 1954)

Date1944

MediumEtching

DimensionsOverall: 7 5/16 x 5 15/16 in. (18.6 x 15.1 cm)
Overall, Mat: 18 x 14 in. (45.7 x 35.6 cm)

ClassificationsModern art

Credit LineThe Chrysler Museum, Norfolk, VA

Object number45.17.1

Terms

Ivory
Black

On View

Not on view

DescriptionAn etching showing an end of a house with a broken pediment doorway having ten paneled door at top of steps flanked by iron rails. Seven windows (two in attic), window over door and door off center, two chimneys at right, retaining wall has sealed entrance and stairs or ramps lead to house level at either side of this wall. Printed in ivory black ink.