The Paint Room, Covent Garden Theatre, London

1920

Ian Strang

Associated Names
Ian Strang

Artist, British, 1886 - 1952

This is an illustration of a shipbuilding or large-scale industrial facility. The image shows an extensive interior space with high ceilings where various large frames or structural sections are positioned against the walls or standing upright. The use of hatching and crosshatching techniques creates depth and shadow, highlighting the vastness of the interior space. The ceiling has windows or sky lighting, allowing light to enter the space. Ladders and ropes are present, suggesting construction or maintenance activities. The drawing has an industrial and mechanical ambiance, featuring detailed architectural and structural elements.
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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 right in graphite: Ian Strang; lower left edge in graphite by unknown hand: The Paint Room, Covent Garden Theatre.

Markings

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

Watermarks

[F J Head & Co.] / Hand Made [partial]

Wikidata ID

Q77013356

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