Cure's Garden, Arles
1923
Medium
Graphic Arts-Print
Classification
Graphic Arts-Print
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Harry Katz in memory of Harry Katz
Accession Number
1977.66.56
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Art Historical Context
Kerr Eby, a prominent American printmaker of the early 20th century, created *Cure's Garden, Arles* in 1923, capturing the tranquil beauty of southern France. Likely referring to the garden of a local curé (priest), this etching depicts a full-length view of the lush garden in Arles—a historic Provençal town famed for its Roman ruins and medieval churches. Eby's visit to Europe in the post-World War I era inspired many such scenes, blending his precise observation of light and texture with a quiet reverence for everyday landscapes. As a graphic arts print, the work showcases Eby's mastery of ...
About the Artist
Kerr Eby
Kerr Eby (1889–1946) was a Canadian-born American printmaker and painter who became one of the most accomplished etchers of his generation and a powerful chronicler of the experience of war. Born in Tokyo to Canadian parents, he grew up in New York and studied at the Pratt Institute and the Art Students League under George Bridgman. Eby volunteered for service in World War I and saw action in Fra...