The Dargle Hole

c. 1865

Thomas Marcus Brownrigg

Associated Names
Thomas Marcus Brownrigg

Artist, British, 1823 - 1901

The image shows a tranquil river flowing between rocky banks with dense vegetation. Overhanging tree branches obscure the horizon and frame the scene below. The black and white photo captures smooth textures emphasizing the flow of water and rugged rocks. A rocky path is visible on the right leading deeper into the scene where the river curves out of sight. The monochromatic palette creates a serene visual effect, while light and shadow play add depth to the natural setting.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Lee Gallery, Winchester, MA); (Charles Isaacs Photographs, Inc., New York), 2001; NGA purchase, 2018.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

printed on top center of mount, in black ink: Irish Wood and Water; printed on mount below image, lower left ink black ink: T.M. BROWNRIGG, Photo.; center: Copyright, registered at Stationers Hall.; lower right: AUTOTYPE.; printed on lower center of mount, in black ink: The Dargle Hole.; printed along bottom edge of mount in black ink: Printed in permanent pigments by the Autotype Printing & Publishing Company (Limited) & Published by them at their Office, 5 Haymarket, London, S.W.; printed bottom right corner of mount in black ink: No. 1; by unknown hand, lower right edge of mount in graphite: Q5026

Wikidata ID

Q64170085

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