Studio–Montgomery Block Building-1923 by Dorr Bothwell
Studio–Montgomery Block Building-1923
Dorr Bothwell
Title
Studio–Montgomery Block Building-1923
Artist
Dorr Bothwell
1902 - 2000 (biography)Year
1923
Technique
acrylic on canvas board
Image Size
14 13/16 x 11 7/8" image
Signature
pencil signed, verso
Edition Size
1 of 1 unique
Annotations
inscribed in pencil verso: Studio-Montgomery Block Building-1923
Reference
Paper
canvas board
State
Publisher
Inventory ID
ABMM259
Price
SOLD
Description
The Montgomery Block Building was the name given to what had been the Bank of Lucas, built after the Civil war under the supervision of William Tecumseh Sherman, by lodgers who took up residence there after the bank moved to Market Street in 1900. It became a popular place for bohemians and artists to live in the 1920s and 30s due to its affordability, and it was soon dubbed the "Monkey Building". In 1925 Bothwell opened the cooperative Modern Gallery on the second floor along with nine other artists. This is a view of her apartment.