Untitled (Two Yachts Racing)
c. 1935
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etching and aquatint
Dimensions
Image: 213 x 290 mm Sheet: 285 x 337 mm
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Accession Number
2008.115.2579
Art Historical Context
Behold Earl Horter's *Untitled (Two Yachts)*, created around 1935. This etching and aquatint captures thrill of a nautical competition, with two sleek yachts slicing through the waves in a burst of speed and spray. Horter, an American print active in the early 20th century, skillfully renders the scene on a modest scale—image dimensions of 213 x290 mm—inviting viewers to lean in feel the salty breeze. medium is key to its: etching provides crisp, precise lines for the' rigging and hulls, while aquatint adds rich tonal gradients, evoking the shimmering sea and dramatic skies. Popular during t...