A Cafe at Milan

Sir Muirhead Bone

Associated Names
Muirhead Bone

Artist, Scottish, 1876 - 1953

This is a drawing of an architectural interior scene. The drawing portrays the interior of a grand hall with arched ceilings and ornate architectural detailing. The composition is dominated by large arches and columns, and above them, there is a sculptural element depicted in the distance. The surrounding space is quite elaborate, with shadows cast, suggesting a play of light through the arches. The rendering captures the complexity of the architectural style, with carefully shaded areas emphasizing both the structural elements and the play of light and shadow.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    charcoal and graphite

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 23.7 x 14.9 cm (9 5/16 x 5 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.1616


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Muirhead Bone; lower right verso: Muirhead Bone; in unknown hand, lower left verso: A Cafe at / Milan; inlater hand, lower center verso: WC 1698 / C.4651

Wikidata ID

Q64632446

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