The New Heir, Stokesay

1930 (published 1931)

W. Russell Flint

Associated Names
W. Russell Flint

Artist, Scottish, 1880 - 1969

This is a drawing of an interior scene with a gathering of figures and a staircase. The scene is set in a large, arched interior space featuring a stairway that curves upwards, leading to a higher platform. The area is filled with groups of people in various poses. The architectural features include arched doorways, columns, and vaulted ceilings. The play of light and shadow across the space adds to the effect. The figures are detailed, with attention given to their attire. The scene is detailed and fine line work captures the texture of stone and other architectural details.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint in black on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow, 1968)

  • Dimensions

    plate: 22.86 × 34.61 cm (9 × 13 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 26.83 × 40.64 cm (10 9/16 × 16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.19.1172

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Wright 1957, no. 38, iv/v

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

1957

  • Wright, Harold J. L. Etchings and Dry Points by Sir William Russell Flint, R.A., R.E., P.P.R.W.S.: Catalogue Raisonné. London: P. & D. Colnaghi & Co., 1957, pp. 59-60, no. 38, iv/v.

Inscriptions

lower left in brown ink: XXIV; lower right in brown ink: W. Russell Flint; lower center edge in brown ink: Paper: French XVIII Century.; lower left edge in graphite by unknown hand: 5. 16.2.31

Markings

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

Watermarks

[undeciphered]

Wikidata ID

Q77013274

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