Provenance

Gropper Art Gallery

est. 1954

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The image features an etching of a ruined stone structure with large archways seen from a low angle. The structure spans the width of the composition, with meticulous lines capturing the stone texture and foliage. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of sepia and brown. A body of water reflects the arches, with birds flying in the sky. A tree trunk and wild grasses suggest a natural setting.
F. L. Griggs, Fen Monastery, 1923/1926, etching in black, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1982.14.1

Fen Monastery

F. L. Griggs · 1923/1926 · etching in black ·  Accession ID  1982.14.1

The image shows a woman from the head down to her upper torso. She is seated with her head slightly tilted downward and gazing away from the viewer. Her facial features are softly rendered, and her hair is neatly tucked under a head covering or scarf, which is tied under her chin with a bow. She is wearing a patterned attire that appears to have floral or vine-like designs. Her figure is outlined with a combination of solid and faded lines, which blend into the textured background. The background is a mottled, speckled surface that gives a sense of depth, and on the right, it seems to be a part of a patterned curtain or fabric. There are no visible jewelry or distinct objects being held. The overall composition is suggestive of an introspective scene, rendered in a subtle and impressionistic style.
Mary Cassatt, Waiting, c. 1879, aquatint and softground etching, Andrew W. Mellon Fund, 1976.42.1

Waiting

Mary Cassatt · c. 1879 · aquatint and softground etching ·  Accession ID  1976.42.1