Oxford

1883

Charles Platt A.

Associated Names
Charles A. Platt

Artist, American, 1861 - 1933

The image shows various buildings with angled roofs, including a castle-like tower on the left side. The scene includes a cityscape in the background with spires and domes. The etching is detailed with fine lines, hatching, and cross-hatching, creating texture. The color scheme is mainly sepia with brown tones for depth and contrast. A curving path with a fence leads the eye into the scene. The architecture suggests a historical city setting.

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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

Bibliography

1889

  • Rice, Richard A. A Descriptive Catalogue of the Etched Works of Charles A. Platt. New York: The De Vinne Press, 1889, p. 27, no. 49.

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: Oxford CA Platt. 1883; lower right in graphite: C A Platt; lower left in graphite by unknown hand: 6483; lower right in graphite by unknown hand: S- / oxford; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: [triangular symbol] / A84464 / [triangular symbol]; lower right verso in graphite by unknown hand: 7x

Markings

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

Wikidata ID

Q77012473

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