Ossett, Yorkshire

1905

Muirhead Bone

Associated Names
Muirhead Bone

Artist, Scottish, 1876 - 1953

The image is presented in two sections. The upper section depicts a panoramic view of a town from a distant elevated perspective. The horizon line is positioned across the middle of the picture, with clusters of buildings and a prominent church spire that reaches upward against the sky. The architecture fills the space just below the horizon, showcasing a densely packed assortment of structures. The technique employs fine, detailed line work that captures the intricate elements of the buildings, giving the appearance of an etching or detailed drawing. The color palette is monochrome, utilizing shades of sepia. Below, in a separate section at the bottom, there is an incomplete rendering of an arched bridge with more focused attention on individual details. This area appears isolated. The entire image conveys a sense of historical architecture and meticulous craftsmanship.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint in black

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 9.05 × 20.32 cm (3 9/16 × 8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.1974

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dodgson 1909, no. 188


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1930

  • Drawings, Etchings, Lithographs by Muirhead Bone, The Print Club of Philadelphia, 1930, no. 41.

Bibliography

1909

  • Dodgson, Campbell. Etchings & Dry Points by Muirhead Bone: I., 1898-1907. London: Obach & Co., 1909, no. 188.

Wikidata ID

Q64960634

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