Arthur William Heintzelman

(Cafe Montmartre)
1925

A black and white etching depicting a lively scene inside a tavern or inn. A group of rustic-looking individuals, possibly peasants or travelers, are gathered around wooden tables. Some are seated, drinking and conversing, while others stand or lean against the walls. A central figure, a woman, stands with her arms crossed, observing the room. In the foreground, a man plays a stringed instrument, and a dog lies on the floor. The room is dimly lit, with the light source coming from the left, casting shadows and creating a dramatic atmosphere. The artwork is detailed, with expressive lines and shading that convey a sense of movement and character in the figures.
A black and white etching depicting a lively scene inside a tavern or inn. A group of rustic-looking individuals, possibly peasants or travelers, are gathered around wooden tables. Some are seated, drinking and conversing, while others stand or lean against the walls. A central figure, a woman, stands with her arms crossed, observing the room. In the foreground, a man plays a stringed instrument, and a dog lies on the floor. The room is dimly lit, with the light source coming from the left, casting shadows and creating a dramatic atmosphere. The artwork is detailed, with expressive lines and shading that convey a sense of movement and character in the figures.

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Date
1925

Classification
Prints

Medium
Etching and drypoint

Dimensions
Sheet: 12 5/8 × 16 1/2in. (32.1 × 41.9 cm) Plate: 10 1/8 × 13 3/4in. (25.7 × 34.9 cm)

Accession number
96.68.154

Edition
Ed. 100 | First state

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase, with funds from The Lauder Foundation, Leonard and Evelyn Lauder Fund

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

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Arthur William Heintzelman
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