Sir Edmund William Gosse

1904

Sylvia Gosse

Associated Names
Sylvia Gosse

Artist, British, 1881 - 1968

This is a drawing of an interior library or study room. The scene features a cozy and intimate space with various items suggesting intellectual activity and relaxation. It includes a large window, a table with a lamp, books, a decorative chair with floral carvings, a simple chair, and a large bookcase filled with numerous volumes. The drawing is detailed, showcasing the textures of the furniture and curtains.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mark Samuels Lasner

  • Dimensions

    plate: 17.8 x 14.6 cm (7 x 5 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 36.6 x 29.3 cm (14 7/16 x 11 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1989.78.1

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in plate: S. Gosse; upper right verso by later hand in graphite: 66 m[?] 2/2

Wikidata ID

Q74884176