A Café, Furnes

1908

Frank Brangwyn

Associated Names
Frank Brangwyn

Artist, British, 1867 - 1956

This is a drawing of a street scene with a view from a café terrace. The artwork shows an outdoor seating area with a table, a potted shrub, and a bench. The perspective leads the viewer down a narrow street lined with old buildings. The windows and roofs are captured in intricate line work. The scene feels tranquil, with a focus on the texture and detail of the architecture and foliage. The atmosphere is intimate, inviting the viewer to imagine city life and conversation. Deep shading and fine lines create a stark contrast, lending old-world charm to the drawing.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1927; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1926

  • Gaunt, W. The Etchings of Frank Brangwyn, R.A.: A Catalogue Raisonné. London: The Studio 1926, no. 125.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Frank Brangwyn; lower left edge in graphite by unknown hand: 12202.; lower right edge in graphite by unknown hand: Cafe Furnes Cafe Furnes; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: a49455 / nm-

Watermarks

F J Head & Co

Wikidata ID

Q77010718

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