Laon France
Richards, Walter D.
1954
Artwork Information
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Title:
Laon France
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Artist:
Richards, Walter D.
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Artist Bio:
American, 1907–2006
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Date:
1954
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Medium:
Etching
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Dimensions:
13 1/4 x 18 inches
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Credit Line:
Wichita Art Museum, Museum purchase with funds from the Jason Elder Family, C.A. Seward Memorial Collection
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Object Number:
2019.40
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Display:
Not Currently on Display
About the Artwork
Walter D. Richards
American, 1907–2006
Laon, France, 1954
Etching
Wichita Art Museum, C.A. Seward Memorial Collection
2019.40
In this etching, we see the architectural design of Йglise Saint-Martin. This early-Gothic church stands as the backdrop in which Richards can ground his work in while World War II plains fly overhead. This particular building had been damaged in the midst of WWII, thus becoming a prime choice for exploration of the war influence on the world around us.