Clare Leighton

Leighton, Clare Veronica Hope

American, born England, 1898 - 1989

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  • The image shows a person walking across a hilly landscape. The person's posture is dynamic, with one arm extended behind and the other holding a large, round basket slung over their shoulder. The person has chiseled facial features, short cropped hair, and is dressed in a collared shirt with rolled-up sleeves, loose-fitting pants, and sturdy boots. The surroundings include lush hills, a body of water, and detailed cloud formations in the sky. In the distance on the right, there is a small village of clustered houses against the hills. The style of the image suggests a woodcut or linocut technique, with intricate line work and shading creating depth and texture.

    Sowing

    Clare Leighton

    1932

    Wood engraving in black  Accession ID  2008.115.3117

    Not on view
  • The image depicts a figure walking across a landscape. The horizon is in the upper third of the composition, with clouds in the sky. The scene is created using a woodcut technique, with bold lines defining the figure and terrain. Hills, fields, and a village are visible below the horizon. The color palette is monochromatic, with varying shades of black and white.

    Sowing

    Clare Leighton

    1932

    Wood engraving in black on laid paper  Accession ID  2015.19.1270

    Not on view
  • The image shows a man guiding a plow pulled by two horses. The horses and the farmer are silhouetted against the landscape. The background contains rolling hills and a sky filled with birds in flight. The artwork features strong lines, crosshatching, and a monochromatic color scheme using black, white, and grey.

    Plowing

    Clare Leighton

    1932

    Wood engraving in black  Accession ID  2008.115.3127

    Not on view
  • The image features a black and white scene showing an agricultural setting from a slightly elevated point of view. There are three figures engaged in field work, each with a curved posture, attending to tasks. They are beneath a large mechanized apparatus. The horizon is high in the image, with cultivated land stretching into the distance, dotted with trees and smaller agricultural elements. The style includes bold lines and cross-hatching for depth and texture. Trees with dense canopies frame the scene against the sky. The color palette is monochromatic, using black and white to emphasize the texture and motion within the rural landscape.

    Haymaking

    Clare Leighton

    1932

    Wood engraving in black  Accession ID  2008.115.3118

    Not on view
  • This drawing depicts an orchard scene with individuals harvesting fruit. The image shows figures picking fruit from large trees, with baskets of fruit in the foreground. Some figures are receiving freshly picked items and others are using ladders to reach higher fruit. The trees have lush foliage and the play of light and shadow adds depth to the composition. The scene portrays a sense of labor and productivity in a fruit-filled orchard.

    Apple Picking

    Clare Leighton

    1932

    Wood engraving in black  Accession ID  2008.115.3120

    Not on view
  • The image shows two workers engaged in activity, possibly pruning tree branches. The perspective is slightly elevated, revealing a high horizon with a line of trees against a textured sky. The artwork is a detailed woodcut with bold lines emphasizing the flow of branches and the workers. The color scheme is black and white, creating strong contrasts and highlighting details such as branch curves and workers' clothing folds. One worker is standing among large branches, while another is climbing the tree. In the distance, curved tree lines and stylized clouds add to the sense of design and movement.

    Lopping

    Clare Leighton

    1932

    Wood engraving in black  Accession ID  2008.115.3122

    Not on view
  • The image shows a landscape of rolling hills and fields. Two figures are depicted harvesting, with strong lines and cross-hatching defining their forms. The horizon is near the upper third, where the terrain meets a textured sky with clouds and rays. The artist uses a monochromatic palette of black, grey, and white to create depth and contrast, emphasizing motion with swirling strokes. In the distance, fields and woods stretch out, gradually blending into the horizon.

    Stooking

    Clare Leighton

    1932

    Wood engraving in black  Accession ID  2008.115.3114

    Not on view
  • This is a detailed drawing of an agricultural scene with workers, machinery, and bags of produce. A threshing machine is depicted in operation, with figures around it engaged in various tasks. There are stacked bags of produce to the right, and hay and processed straw in the background. The drawing uses contrasting shades to highlight movement and forms, resembling the style of Clare Leighton.

    Threshing

    Clare Leighton

    1932

    Wood engraving in black  Accession ID  2008.115.3116

    Not on view
  • This is a drawing of a market scene featuring livestock. The image depicts a busy livestock market with a crowded atmosphere. There are numerous figures clad in coats and hats. The foreground shows two enclosures, each holding pigs, with signs displaying numbers and some text. In the background, a line of rooftops and houses frames the scene, while the texture and line work create dynamic movement and shading. The overall composition presents an atmosphere of activity and commerce, with bold, high-contrast technique typical of woodcut artworks.

    The Fat Stock Market

    Clare Leighton

    1932

    Wood engraving in black  Accession ID  2008.115.3124

    Not on view
  • The image shows a winter forest with people logging, depicted in a woodcut style. Two figures in winter clothing are next to a fallen tree, with one preparing to swing an axe. Another figure sits nearby. The scene includes snow-covered ground, trees, and hills in the background. The artwork is in high-contrast black and white, emphasizing shadows and light to create depth.

    Limbing

    Clare Leighton

    1931

    Wood engraving in black on wove paper  Accession ID  2015.19.1266

    Not on view
  • The image shows two figures chopping down a large tree in a snow-covered landscape. The tree is central in the image, extending upwards out of the frame, with other trees in the background. The horizon is not visible due to the trees and snow. The artwork features detailed linework resembling a woodcut or engraving, which creates textures and shading for depth. The color scheme is monochromatic, using black, gray, and white to depict the wintery scene with contrast.

    Cutting

    Clare Leighton

    1931

    Wood engraving in black on wove paper  Accession ID  2015.19.1265

    Not on view
  • This is a painting of a group of people working with logs in a snowy forest. The image depicts several individuals engaged in arranging and possibly cutting down large logs amidst a snowy landscape, surrounded by trees. Snow covers the ground, creating mounds and curves that follow the natural undulation of the terrain. The logs are shown with detailed cross-sections, indicating a close attention to texture and pattern by the artist. A strong contrast is created between the dark hues of the forest and the lighter tones of the snow. The individuals are captured in mid-action, contributing to the overall sense of dynamism within the composition. This is in the style of Clare Leighton.

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    Clare Leighton

    1931

    Wood engraving in black on wove paper  Accession ID  2015.19.1269

    Not on view