The Gorbals, Glasgow

Sir Muirhead Bone

Associated Names
Muirhead Bone

Artist, Scottish, 1876 - 1953

The image displays a pencil drawing of a riverside scene from an elevated viewpoint. The horizon aligns with the roofs of buildings in the middle. A barge with figures and cranes are present, directing attention to the industrial setting. Various architectural elements are depicted, including building facades and a smoking chimney. The pencil strokes are light and precise, creating an ethereal atmosphere. The color palette is monochrome, emphasizing the detailed linework. Some vegetation is shown at the lower edge.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 19 x 27.9 cm (7 1/2 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.1519


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

LJR (Lugt Supp.1760b)

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Muirhead Bone; in later hand, lower right verso in graphite: B-4000 / A5815

Wikidata ID

Q64632062

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