The Belfry

1929

Robert Austin

Associated Names
Robert Austin

Artist, British, 1895 - 1973

Twenty-One Gallery

Publisher

The image shows an elderly man seated on a wooden stool, with most of his body visible. He is positioned in a relaxed posture, slightly hunched forward, as he tends to a cat resting on his lap with both hands. The man's facial features are characterized by a gentle, peaceful expression with eyes closed, suggesting attentiveness to the cat. He wears a cap and a long garment, resembling a robe or an apron, which covers most of his body. His attire has a simple and practical design, reflecting the modest surroundings. Around the man, the inside of a modest, rustic room is visible; a broom leans against the wall beside a small round table cluttered with objects. In the background, there is a framed window offering a view of a distant cityscape featuring several towers and buildings. A bell hangs from the ceiling near the window. A shovel stands upright against the wall and a large metal mug rests on the ground near his feet. The setting appears to be a small, enclosed space like a workshop or shed, with stone flooring and wooden paneling enhancing the homely atmosphere.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving in black

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Addie Burr Clark

  • Dimensions

    plate: 16.83 × 12.07 cm (6 5/8 × 4 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1946.9.11

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Fine Art Society 2001, no. 88, v/v


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1930

  • Dodgson, Campbell. A Catalogue of Etchings and Engravings by Robert Austin, R.E., 1913-1929. London: Twenty-One Gallery, 1930, no. 88, v/v.

2001

  • Drawings and Prints by Robert Sargent Austin, with a Complete Catalog of His Prints. London: Fine Art Society, 2001, no. 88.

Wikidata ID

Q65082211

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