Summer Morning

1920s

Percival Gaskell

Associated Names
Percival Gaskell

Artist, British, 1868 - 1934

The image is captured from a slightly elevated perspective, showing a landscape sloping down towards a body of water. The horizon meets distant hills, partially concealed by layers of foliage. The style of the print features soft, blurred edges and smooth tonal transitions, akin to charcoal or soft-focused techniques, creating an atmospheric effect. The color palette consists of sepia tones, giving the image a serene quality. In the foreground, there is a stream bordered by rocks and grass, with two figures wading in the distance. Trees with broad canopies line the stream, contributing to the tranquil ambiance.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    mezzotint in black with chine collé on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow)

  • Dimensions

    plate: 24 × 35.2 cm (9 7/16 × 13 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 38.2 × 55 cm (15 1/16 × 21 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.19.1544

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 right in image: Percival Gaskell ©; lower right in graphite: Percival Gaskell; lower left edge in graphite by unknown hand: A Summer Morn; lower center edge in graphite by unknown hand: Summer Morning (mezzotint); lower right margin in graphite by unknown hand: 023

Markings

stamped lower right verso in black ink: F.B.B. [circled]; stamped lower right verso edge in black ink: Made in England

Wikidata ID

Q77013286

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