The Fraternity House

Russell T. Limbach

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white drawing of a three-story building with a fenced-in area in front. The artist's name, Russell T. Limbach, is written in the bottom-right corner, and the title "The Fraternity House" is written in the bottom-left corner. The building has a light-colored facade with dark windows and a dark roof. There are several windows on each floor, and a chimney is visible on the roof. In front of the building, there is a sidewalk and a street with a curb. A large tree with bare branches stands in front of the building, partially blocking the view of the structure. The tree is positioned to the right of center in the image. To the right of the tree, there is a short fence made of vertical bars. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of a quiet, residential street scene. The use of black and white gives the image a sense of simplicity and elegance. The image appears to be a print or drawing, possibly created using a technique such as etching or lithography. The texture of the paper is visible around the edges of the image, adding to its handmade feel.