The Logan Rock, South Coast of Cornwall

1860s

William May

Associated Names
William May

Artist, British, active 19th century

The image shows a rocky cliff photographed from a side, slightly elevated point of view, with a person standing on the large boulders near the top. The horizon is mostly obscured by the massive rock formation. The texture of the rocks is rough and weathered. The color palette is earthy and muted, with a historical or vintage feel. The sky above is a uniform light hue, contrasting with the darker tones of the rock face and soil.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Charles Isaacs Photographs, Inc., New York), 1988; NGA purchase, 2018.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by unknown hand, on mount, lower left in graphite: The Logan Rock / S. Coast of Cornwall

Markings

blindstamped on mount, center below image: PHOTOGRAPHED / BY / Wm MAY / DEVONPORT

Wikidata ID

Q64170375

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