The John Knox House

1917

William Renison

Associated Names
William Renison

Artist, Scottish, 1893 - 1938

Arthur Greatorex

Publisher, British, 1866 - 1952

The image shows an intricate etching of an urban scene with buildings, signage, and details like windows, rooftops, and birds flying in the sky. The artwork features a three-story building with classic architectural elements, surrounded by other closely spaced buildings. Commercial signage, such as "KNOX TEMPERANCE HOTEL," is visible. The horizon is suggested by a line of rooftops and chimneys in the distance. Detailed textures of brickwork and shingles are rendered through cross-hatching and fine lines. The color scheme is monochromatic, using sepia and grey shades. Figures are depicted on the street level, conveying a sense of a lively urban environment.

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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 plate: W.R.; lower right in plate: London Published Jan 15th 1917 by Arthur Greatorex, 14 Grafton Street, New Bond Street W. Copyright; lower left in graphite: the John Knox House; lower right in graphite: W. Renison; lower right corner in graphite by unknown hand: ax4 EvX / HX4X; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: 3986

Markings

blindstamped lower left: F / FATG / L / O / T; stamped lower left verso in black ink: F.B.B. [circled]

Wikidata ID

Q77013343

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