Artist: Simon de Heer (Dutch, 1885-1970).
Title: Gate Next to a House.
Inscriptions: signed in graphite l.r.
Dimensions: Image 6 1/4" x 9". Sheet 11" x 14 1/2".
Materials and Technique: Etching on toned beige paper.
Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute, and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, from 1965-2000.
Condition: Traces of glue and old mounting at the top corners; overall, in good condition. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Museums, Libraries and Auctions: A composition closely related to this work is recorded in the Rijksmuseum under the title Poort naast een huis met trapgevel (RP-P-1937-1042). Unfortunately, we are unable to establish this with certainty, as access to the original is restricted by copyright.
Art Movements, Periods and Schools: Dutch School XX C.