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View of Stockholm

1970

Hereward Lester Cooke

Associated Names

Hereward Lester Cooke

Artist, American, 1916 - 1973

The image is an architectural sketch showing a cityscape viewed through grand arches. The horizon is filled with buildings, spires, a tall column with a statue, and a church steeple. The drawing features precise lines and a soft, monochrome palette, focusing on structure and form. Beyond the arches, the cityscape includes well-defined edifices, landmarks, and tree outlines, emphasizing the architecture.

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Artwork overview

Medium

pen and black ink on wove paper
Credit Line

Given to the National Gallery in memory of Lester Cooke and Katharine Shepard, old friends
Dimensions

overall: 30.3 x 45.5 cm (11 15/16 x 17 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1984.92.1

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

center right in graphite?: HEREWARD LESTER COOKE STOCKHOLM/ 1970

Wikidata ID

Q64574129

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