Leeds

1908

Sir Muirhead Bone

Associated Names
Muirhead Bone

Artist, Scottish, 1876 - 1953

The image displays a panoramic cityscape. The view is elevated, showing the city from a high vantage point. The horizon is high in the image, creating a broad view that includes a plain sky with sparse brushstrokes. Closest to the viewer is an open area resembling a park with scattered figures. Beyond this, the densely packed city extends to the horizon with buildings depicted in fine lines, creating a layered look. Recognizable landmarks are visible in the background. The color palette is limited to grayscale tones, giving the piece a monochromatic and atmospheric quality.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink with gray wash on gray paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 24.5 x 31.6 cm (9 5/8 x 12 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.1523


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in pen and ink: Muirhead Bone 1908 / (in graphite) Muirhead Bone 08; across bottom 3 3/4... lines; lower left verso: W.C. 1529 / c.4233; ORon verso: Leeds

Wikidata ID

Q64632072

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