Misty Day, Paul's Wharf, London

c. 1928

George Elbert Burr

Associated Names
George Elbert Burr

Artist, American, 1859 - 1939

The image shows a river or harbor with boats in the foreground and a cityscape in the background. St. Paul's Cathedral is prominently featured among other buildings slightly to the right of center. The scene is depicted with delicate etching techniques, creating a sense of falling mist or rain. The color palette is primarily grayscale, adding to the moody atmosphere. The water reflects the shapes of the boats above, contrasting with the lighter sky and buildings.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint in greenish-black on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. John Farr Simmons

  • Dimensions

    plate: 25 x 20 cm (9 13/16 x 7 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 31.8 x 24.8 cm (12 1/2 x 9 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.60.13

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Seeber 1971, no. 276

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1971

  • Seeber, Louise Combes. George Elbert Burr, 1859-1939: Catalogue Raisonné and Guide to the Etched Works. Flagstaff, AZ: Northland Press, 1971, p. 136, no. 276.

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: [artist's monogram]; lower left in graphite: George Elbert Burr' lower right in graphite: Misty day - Pauls Wharf - London - /63

Watermarks

F J Head & Co

Wikidata ID

Q74875136

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