Kingston Bank, No.2

1896

Frank Short, after Joseph Mallord William Turner

Associated Names
Frank Short

Artist, British, 1857 - 1945

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Artist After, British, 1775 - 1851

The image shows a riverside scene with people on the river bank and a sailboat on the water. The horizon, marked by trees and a small settlement, is positioned in the upper third of the image. Figures on the left are engaged in various activities, including gathering water. On the right, a sailboat with figures on board floats on the water. The brushstrokes are smooth, creating a realistic texture. The sepia-toned palette adds a warm atmosphere. Light and shadow are used to create depth and highlight the human activities and serene setting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    mezzotint and etching in black

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 21.43 × 27.78 cm (8 7/16 × 10 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.7641

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hardie 1938-40, no. 33, i/ii

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

n.d.

  • Hardie, Martin. The Etched and Engraved Work of Sir Frank Short, vol. 1. London: Print Collectors' Club, 1938, p. 67, no. 33, i/ii.

1908

  • Strange, Edward F. Etched and Engraved Work of Frank Short, A.R.A., R.E.. London: George Allen & Sons, 1908, no. 205.

Wikidata ID

Q65019975

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