Rebuilding Southwark Bridge

1920

Ian Strang

Associated Names
Ian Strang

Artist, British, 1886 - 1952

The image shows the underside view of a large bridge or construction site. The intricate framework and overhead structures are prominent in the perspective. In the distance, construction materials and a cityscape, including a tower or steeple, are partially visible. The bridge's complex arrangement of beams and supports cast shadows on the water below. The illustration features precise line work with detailed cross-hatching and stippling, giving an industrial yet elegant feel. The color scheme is monochromatic, with varying shades of dark ink on a light background, creating depth and contrast between the architectural elements and the skyline and water reflections.
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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

Exhibition History

1979

  • British Prints from the Bristow Collection, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1979

Inscriptions

lower right in plate: Ian Strang; lower right in graphite: Ian Strang

Markings

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

Watermarks

[F J Head & Co.] / Hand Made

Wikidata ID

Q77013678

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