Heathcliff in the Snow

1930

Clare Leighton

Associated Names
Clare Leighton

Artist, American, born England, 1898 - 1989

An image of a man walking through a snowy landscape. He is depicted in a side profile, leaning forward slightly against strong wind. The man has a stern expression, short windswept hair, and wears a long dark overcoat with a high collar. He is surrounded by barren trees, snowy hills in the background, and a dark sky with falling snow. The image is in black and white with strong contrast.
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Provenance

(Bethesda Art Gallery, MD), Christopher and Beverly With, Washington, 1981; gift to NGA, 2021

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"Claire Leighton" lower right margin, graphite. "17/20 Heathcliff in the Snow" lower left margin, graphite, artist's hand. "Wuthering Heights" lower left margin, graphite, unknown hand.

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