Bridge at Ronda

1913

Ian Strang

Associated Names
Ian Strang

Artist, British, 1886 - 1952

The image shows a detailed view of a bridge at Ronda from a low angle. The bridge connects two cliffs, with buildings on one side. The etching technique creates a textured depiction of the stone and rock formations. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of sepia or black and white. The rocky terrain extends from a small house against a cliffside to the distant bridge against the clear sky.
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Artwork overview

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: Ian Strang; lower right in graphite: Ian Strang 1913; upper right corner in graphite by unknown hand: 5738; lower left corner in blue ink by unknown hand: No. 38; lower center margin in blue ink by unknown hand: "Bridge at Ronda"; lower right corner in blue ink by unknown hand: Imp. No. 4/50; lower right corner in graphite by unknown hand: 017

Markings

stamped lower left verso in black ink (twice): F.B.B. [circled]

Watermarks

F J Head & Co.

Wikidata ID

Q77013353

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