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.
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.
