Farmington Grove

1919

Charles Sidney Cheston

Associated Names
Charles Sidney Cheston

Artist, British, 1882 - 1960

The image depicts a forested area seen from ground level, with tall trees surrounding a clearing. The horizon is not visible as trees dominate the composition both near and far, filling much of the space. The scene is illustrated in intricate etching style, featuring fine lines to depict the foliage and trunks. The color scheme is monochrome, with black and gray shades creating depth and form. A small figure is seen walking in the distance, providing scale and perspective to the natural setting.
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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 graphite: Trial proof; lower right in graphite: C S Cheston; upper center edge in graphite by unknown hand: purchased from N.E.A. Club.; lower left edge in graphite by unknown hand: Farmington Grove.; lower right corner in graphite by unknown hand: 1 [circled] / ocl / B- / [undeciphered] / 08

Markings

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

Watermarks

[hand with quatrefoil]

Wikidata ID

Q77013256