Convent in Villafranca del Bierzo

Sir Muirhead Bone

Associated Names
Muirhead Bone

Artist, Scottish, 1876 - 1953

The image shows a street scene with an angled view of a narrow road between buildings. The horizon is low in the composition with faint hills in the distance. A tall, textured building is on the left, capturing light and shadow with bold strokes. Smaller structures and foliage are on the right. The style mimics a sketch, using pencil or charcoal with varied line textures for depth. The palette is black, white, and gray, emphasizing contrast and texture. Figures and architectural details are in the distance, with the road winding ahead.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 21.4 x 14 cm (8 7/16 x 5 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.1614


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left: Muirhead Bone; in unknown hand, across bottom verso: Convent / Villafranca del Bierzo; lower left verso: 40; lower center verso: 4

Wikidata ID

Q64632443

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