Sunrise o'er Whitby Scaur

1899

Frank Short

Associated Names
Frank Short

Artist, British, 1857 - 1945

The image shows a misty landscape viewed from a slightly elevated angle. The horizon is positioned higher in the composition, revealing faded mountains against a hazy sky. Three pointed structures are present on the horizon, casting reflections on the water below. The brushstrokes are soft and blended, creating an ethereal atmosphere. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of grey and black, enhancing the tranquil feel of the scene. The texture varies between rougher land close to us and a smooth expanse of water in the distance.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

n.d.

  • Hardie, Martin. The Etched and Engraved Work of Sir Frank Short, vol. 2. London: Print Collectors' Club, 1939, p. 50, no. 156.

1908

  • Strange, Edward F. Etched and Engraved Work of Frank Short, A.R.A., R.E.. London: George Allen & Sons, 1908, no. 220.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Frank Short to Martin Hardie; lower left edge in graphite: Part of "Sunrise o'er Whitby Scaur". / (S.220.) / Proof of the plate published in / F. Short's "Etchings + Engravings", 1910. / only 2 or 3 proofs were printed. / M. H.

Watermarks

O.W.P & [partial]

Wikidata ID

Q74877960

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