Corinth before the Earthquake

Sir Muirhead Bone

Associated Names
Muirhead Bone

Artist, Scottish, 1876 - 1953

The image shows a panoramic view of a coastal town bordered by a mountain range. The horizon is positioned approximately one-third up from the bottom of the image. Numerous buildings line the coast, with mountains in the background. Delicate pencil strokes depict the scene with a sketch-like quality. Several boats, including a large ship with tall masts, are on the water. The drawing is monochromatic, with pencil lines and paper creating contrast. Sparse cloud shapes are visible in the sky.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26.6 x 37.9 cm (10 1/2 x 14 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.1586


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Muirhead Bone / Corinth

Wikidata ID

Q64632367

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