Atrani

1926

Allan McNab

Associated Names
Allan McNab

Artist, British, 1901 - 1982

The image shows a coastal town built into cliffs. The view overlooks the town with numerous buildings cascading towards the ocean. In the distance, there are stacked houses, a church with a tall bell tower, and nearby, a figure on a balcony with laundry and potted plants. The architecture features interconnected arched facades leading towards the shoreline. The style is detailed with fine, linear strokes typical of etching, creating texture and depth through shading. The color palette is monochromatic with sepia tones, whites, and blacks, emphasizing the scene's allure and structure.
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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

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 47/55 [erased]; lower right in graphite: Allan McNab. 1926.; lower left edge in graphite: Atrani

Markings

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

Watermarks

Hand Made / F J Head & Co

Wikidata ID

Q77013335

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