Sidney Mackenzie Litten

Litten, Sidney M.
Litten, S. M.

British, 1887 - 1934

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The image shows a Venetian canal with a gondola and gondolier. Buildings line the waterway, featuring arched doorways and balconies. The artwork uses sketch-like brushstrokes, creating a textured appearance. The color palette is predominantly black and gray.
Sidney Mackenzie Litten, Waiting Gondolier, c. 1920s, etching in black on blue wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow), 2015.19.1280

Waiting Gondolier

Sidney Mackenzie Litten · c. 1920s · etching in black on blue wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1280

The image shows a view through a large architectural archway with figures engaged in various activities. The perspective is from a position close to the street level, looking towards the archway. The archway is the focal point due to its darkened interior and decorative detailing. The horizon is not distinct, as the architectural elements dominate the upper portion. The brushstroke technique is sketch-like with cross-hatching and vertical strokes, creating a textured appearance. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of black and gray against a light background. Closest to us is a man sitting beside a street post, drawing the eye into the scene. Groups of people walk and gather in the distance, adding to the sense of an active urban environment.
Sidney Mackenzie Litten, A Spanish Holiday, Granada, c. 1920s, etching in black on blue wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow), 2015.19.1281

A Spanish Holiday, Granada

Sidney Mackenzie Litten · c. 1920s · etching in black on blue wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1281

The image shows a bridge over a canal in a historic European city. The bridge skews slightly upward from left to right, with a figure standing on it. Below the bridge, a few gondolas are visible in the water. The architecture above the bridge suggests Gothic influences, with pointed arches and elaborate stonework. The brushstrokes are etched, composed of delicate, closely drawn lines that modulate between light and shadow. The composition is rendered in monochromatic tones, primarily using shades of grey and black.
Sidney Mackenzie Litten, On the Bridge, Venice, c. 1920s, etching in black on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow), 2015.19.1279

On the Bridge, Venice

Sidney Mackenzie Litten · c. 1920s · etching in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1279

The image shows a seascape with several boats and ships from a water-level perspective. A small boat with a figure is closest to us, while a larger ship with grand masts dominates the center-right. Other smaller vessels, including a rowboat with a figure, are scattered around. The background features a distant shoreline with more ships and possibly urban structures. The color palette is soft sepia, with gentle ripples on the water's surface.
Sidney Mackenzie Litten, Guidecca Canal, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.5716

Guidecca Canal

Sidney Mackenzie Litten · · etching ·  Accession ID  1943.3.5716

The image shows a stone bridge over a calm canal. Buildings of various heights line the canal, leading into the distance. Delicate brushstrokes depict the details of the buildings and water. The color scheme is sepia, creating a warm atmosphere. Gondolas are docked by the canal banks, and figures are seen on the bridge and the path beside the water. The background features urban buildings with ornate facades and windows.
Sidney Mackenzie Litten, Ponte Conarreggio, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.5717

Ponte Conarreggio

Sidney Mackenzie Litten · · etching ·  Accession ID  1943.3.5717

The image shows a tranquil body of water with three gondolas moving along it. The view is slightly elevated, offering a clear perspective of the scene. In the background, there are distant architectural silhouettes, indicating the presence of a city or large structures. The brushstrokes are fine and delicate, resembling etching or engraving techniques. The color palette is monochromatic, mostly sepia or soft beige tones. The gondolas are detailed, with reflections on the water's surface. In the distance, buildings are faintly visible against the soft horizon.
Sidney Mackenzie Litten, Gondoliers, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.5718

Gondoliers

Sidney Mackenzie Litten · · etching ·  Accession ID  1943.3.5718

The image shows a view from the water of an ornate building with arched windows and intricate patterns. The horizon is not distinct, with the lowest level of the building roughly aligning with it. Gondolas are on the water, each piloted by a gondolier. The brushstrokes are fine and layered, creating texture and atmosphere. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of sepia and gray. Light and shadow play across the water and building.
Sidney Mackenzie Litten, Palazzo d'Oro, etching on light green paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.5715

Palazzo d'Oro

Sidney Mackenzie Litten · · etching on light green paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.5715