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The Farm Yard

1895

William Strang

Associated Names

William Strang

Artist, Scottish, 1859 - 1921

The image displays a rural scene with architectural and pastoral elements. The horizon shows dark buildings and a castle on a hill, separating the built environment from the sky. The etching style creates texture on the structures. A person is depicted working on the ground. The color palette is monochromatic, with sepia tones and black. The sky features light cloud forms.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching with printed tone on laid paper
Credit Line

Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow)
Accession Number

2015.143.153
Catalogue Raisonné

Strang 1912, no. 274

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1912

William Strang: Catalogue of His Etched Work 1882-1912. Glasgow: University of Glasgow, 1912: 274

Inscriptions

lower right in plate: W. Strang. 95; lower right in graphite: Wm Strang

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