Moonrise on the Bure

1922

Frank Short

Associated Names
Frank Short

Artist, British, 1857 - 1945

The image shows a riverscape with a low point of view of the water. The horizon features trees, structures, and windmills. The sun is above the horizon, casting light on soft clouds. A paved riverbank with a coil of rope is in the foreground with boats moored nearby. The water flows through reeds in the distance, creating a sense of isolation. The artwork displays meticulous brushwork and a delicate technique. The color palette is dominated by sepia tones, creating a nostalgic mood.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    mezzotint in black

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 27.94 × 40.48 cm (11 × 15 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.7654

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hardie 1938-40, no. 126

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

n.d.

  • Hardie, Martin. The Etched and Engraved Work of Sir Frank Short, vol. 2. London: Print Collectors' Club, 1939, p. 41, no. 126.

Wikidata ID

Q65020003

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