Christmas

1929

Robin Tanner

Associated Names
Robin Tanner

Artist, British, 1904 - 1988

The image shows a birds-eye view of a village with various structures and natural elements. A group of people is walking on a path lined with thatched-roof buildings, giving a sense of activity. The buildings have steep roofs and chimneys. The horizon is high in the image, with hills and trees extending into the distance. The trees have intricate branches. The brushstrokes are fine, emphasizing detail and texture. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of gray and brown, reminiscent of an engraving or etching.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on pale blue-green paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 33.4 × 27.8 cm (13 1/8 × 10 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 43.6 × 35.8 cm (17 3/16 × 14 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2019.10.2

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Garton 1988, no. 9, State ii/ii

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(William P. Carl Fine Prints, Durham); purchased 2018 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1988

  • Garton, Robin. Robin Tanner: The Etchings. London, 1988: no. 9, ii/ii

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: XXXI; lower right in graphite: Robin Tanner 1929; by later hand, lower right in graphite: 36- / K&W 2997 Sl.

Watermarks

F. J. Head & Co

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