Artwork

Adobe House

Adobe House, by Henry Chapman Ford, ink, 1888
Adobe House, by Henry Chapman Ford, ink, 1888

Adobe House is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Henry Chapman Ford. It dates from 1888 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Adobe House is an etching created by Henry Chapman Ford in 1888, executed in black on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a worn adobe house with a tiled roof and chimney, set amidst a field and mountains. A solitary figure stands in the field, gazing towards the house, evoking a sense of rural tranquility.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of etched lines and shading achieves a balance between simplicity and detail, conveying depth and texture in the scene.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.