Bond Street

1930

Ian Strang

Associated Names
Ian Strang

Artist, British, 1886 - 1952

The image displays a street scene from an elevated viewpoint, depicting a busy city street lined with detailed buildings. The horizon is at the far end of the street, where the buildings converge and diminish into the distance. The scene is styled in an etching style, with precise line work conveying a high level of detail. The color palette is monochrome, with black, gray, and off-white tones. On the left, store signs hang over the sidewalk, and a corner building displays signage for a library and theater tickets. A line of cars and pedestrians extends into the distance, creating a bustling urban environment. The skyline above features intricate rooftops and a spire, adding architectural interest to the composition.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Frank B. Bristow, Falls Church, Virginia; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1968; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1979

  • British Prints from the Bristow Collection, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1979

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Ian Strang; lower left edge in graphite by unknown hand: Plate No 178 Edition 75 Proofs; lower center edge in graphite by unknown hand: "Bond Street"

Markings

stamped lower left verso in black ink: F.B.B. [circled]

Wikidata ID

Q77009145

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