Vintage Realist Abandoned Stone Dwelling (C. 1970) Graphite on Paper, Signed

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Abandoned Stone Dwelling (c. 1970) Graphite on Paper, Signed

Description:

This graphite drawing exemplifies the Brandywine School tradition, capturing an … Read more Abandoned Stone Dwelling (c. 1970) Graphite on Paper, Signed

Description:

This graphite drawing exemplifies the Brandywine School tradition, capturing an abandoned stone structure—possibly a former home or barn—with meticulous attention to texture and form. The artist employs precise, sensitive line work to render:

- Weather-worn stone masonry

- Architectural details suggesting rural vernacular design

- A haunting, atmospheric quality characteristic of the region's realist tradition

The composition recalls Andrew Wyeth's thematic preoccupations with decay and memory in the Pennsylvania landscape. Signed in the lower right corner.

Condition:

- Housed under archival black core matting and glass in a dark grey frame

- Minor age toning to mat board

- Paper surface remains stable

Materials:

Graphite on heavy wove paper

Dimensions:

17.8 x 14.75 inches (45.2 x 37.5 cm)

Historical Context:

Created circa 1970 during the late period of the Brandywine School's influence, this work continues the tradition of American realism practiced by N.C. Wyeth, Howard Pyle, and their successors. The subject matter reflects the region's disappearing rural architecture. See less