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Trafalgar Square

1909

Alvin Langdon Coburn

Associated Names

Alvin Langdon Coburn

Artist, British, born United States, 1882 - 1966

The image shows a low-angle view of a reflective pool. In the forefront is the reflection of a large central fountain with a layered, circular design. In the background, a lion sculpture and a tall column are partially mirrored in the pool. The horizon displays the facades of buildings, providing an urban context. The image has a soft focus, muted tones, and a sepia-like aesthetic. The color palette is warm with shades of brown and beige, enhancing the tranquil atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

Medium

photogravure
Credit Line

Robert B. Menschel and the Vital Projects Fund
Dimensions

image: 21.2 x 16.2 cm (8 3/8 x 6 3/8 in.)
sheet: 21.7 x 16.7 cm (8 9/16 x 6 9/16 in.)
Accession Number

2010.76.5

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Peter Bunnell, Princeton, NJ; NGA purchase (through Charles Isaacs Photographs, Inc., New York), 2010.

Associated Names

Isaacs Photographs, Charles

Exhibition History

2023

Etched by Light: Photogravures from the Collection, 1840 – 1940, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2023 - 2024

Wikidata ID

Q64073881

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