River House
1938
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etching and drypoint in black on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 17.46 × 25.08 cm (6 7/8 × 9 7/8 in.) sheet: 26.35 × 33.18 cm (10 3/8 × 13 1/16 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Corcoran Collection (Museum exchange with the artist through the bequest of James Parmelee)
Accession Number
2015.143.53
Art Historical Context
Daniel Garber's *River House* (1938) invites viewers into the serene landscapes of rural Pennsylvania, a hallmark of the artist's career. A leading figure in the New Hope School American Impressionism, Garber (1880–1958) masterfully captured the Delaware River Valley's architecture and natural beauty, often blending soft light and atmospheric depth. Created late in his prolific career amid the Great Depression, this print reflects his enduring fascination with vernacular homes nestled along waterways, evoking a sense of timeless tranquility. Rendered in etching and drypoint on laid paper, the...