Memory of Clavering

1934

F.L. Griggs

Associated Names
F. L. Griggs

Artist, British, 1876 - 1938

The image shows a pathway between buildings leading towards a distant intricate structure. The viewpoint appears to be at ground level slightly offset from the center. A detailed cathedral or abbey with arches and windows dominates the central background. The image is in an etching or engraving style with fine lines creating textures. The color palette is primarily monochrome, using shades of sepia for an antique feel. The path is dark with foliage on either side, leading to the elaborate structure. The image is rich in detail with varying line thickness creating depth.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching in black

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 17.78 × 24.13 cm (7 × 9 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1974.59.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Comstock 1966, no. 51, iii/iv

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(P. & D. Colnaghi, London, England); acquired 1974 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1966

  • Comstock, Francis Adams. A Gothic Vision: F. L. Griggs and His Work. Massachusetts: Boston Public Library, 1966, no. 51, iii/iv.

Wikidata ID

Q65568229

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