The Tower

1909

Alvin Langdon Coburn

Associated Names
Alvin Langdon Coburn

Artist, British, born United States, 1882 - 1966

The image shows a large historical structure, possibly a castle, seen from a slightly elevated point. The walls and turrets of the castle dominate the scene and obscure the horizon. The photo has a soft focus effect, reminiscent of an old black and white photograph with fine graininess. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of black, gray, and white. Soft cloud formations above contrast with the stone structures, adding depth to the image.
This object’s media is not available for download. Contact us about image usage.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    photogravure

  • Credit Line

    Gift of David Mahoney and Winn Ellis

  • Dimensions

    image: 20.3 × 15.9 cm (8 × 6 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 21.6 × 16.9 cm (8 1/2 × 6 5/8 in.)
    mount: 35.7 × 27.5 cm (14 1/16 × 10 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2024.68.7

  • Portfolio Title

    London

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Lee Gallery, Winchester, MA); David Mahoney, San Francisco, January 1988; gift to NGA, 2024.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso of mount, by unknown hand, top center in graphite: COBURN; top right: E-156 / $200

You may be interested in

Loading Results