A Spanish Holiday, Granada

c. 1920s

Sidney Mackenzie Litten

Associated Names
Sidney Mackenzie Litten

Artist, British, 1887 - 1934

The image shows a view through a large architectural archway with figures engaged in various activities. The perspective is from a position close to the street level, looking towards the archway. The archway is the focal point due to its darkened interior and decorative detailing. The horizon is not distinct, as the architectural elements dominate the upper portion. The brushstroke technique is sketch-like with cross-hatching and vertical strokes, creating a textured appearance. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of black and gray against a light background. Closest to us is a man sitting beside a street post, drawing the eye into the scene. Groups of people walk and gather in the distance, adding to the sense of an active urban environment.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching in black on blue wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow)

  • Dimensions

    plate: 30.32 × 22.54 cm (11 15/16 × 8 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 44.61 × 28.42 cm (17 9/16 × 11 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.19.1281


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Frank B. Bristow, Falls Church, Virginia; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1968; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in brown ink: SVII; lower left in graphite: S M Litten; lower left edge in graphite by unknown hand: a Spanish Holiday, Granada.

Markings

stamped lower right verso in black ink: F.B.B. [circled]

Watermarks

J Whatman

Wikidata ID

Q77012261

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