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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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Landscapes & Figures

published 1973

William McIlvanney (author) and Norman Ackroyd

Associated Names

Norman Ackroyd

Artist, British, born 1938

William McIlvanney

Author, Scottish, 1936 - 2015

The image shows a book cover with the title "LANDSCAPES & FIGURES" in bold red letters near the top. Below it are the words "eight etchings by Norman Ackroyd" and "eight poems by William McIlvanney" in smaller black italicized letters. The background is a solid off-white color.

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Artwork overview

Medium

portfolio cover with eight etchings by Norman Ackroyd (under the heading Landscapes) and eight poems by William McIlvanney (under the heading Figures)
Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Robert A. Hauslohner
Dimensions

overall: 34.6 × 27.4 × 2.1 cm (13 5/8 × 10 13/16 × 13/16 in.)
Accession Number

1991.116.147-154

The image shows a high-angle view of a body of water with a bridge in the distance. The horizon is at the top third of the image, where the bridge spans from left to right. The print appears to be an etching with a range of values creating a textured look. The color palette consists of sepia and black tones. The water closer to the viewer has textures and reflections, while the bridge stands out with its intricate design. The background is a simple, unmarked surface. — Landscape

Norman Ackroyd

1973

The image shows a rectangle on a light canvas with dark shapes inside. The artwork features two vertical soft-edged rectangles on a textured, dark background. The surrounding texture is grainy, creating a sense of depth, reminiscent of mist or smoke. — Landscape

Norman Ackroyd

1973

The image shows a landscape with an industrial scene. In the middle of the composition, there is a factory building with a rectangular structure, rows of square windows, and a smokestack. The foreground features a textured surface, while wisps of clouds or smoke blend into the sky above. The artwork has a soft and blurred effect, with a limited color palette of monochrome tones. — Landscape

Norman Ackroyd

1973

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

on colophon page, center in graphite: 59/125 / Norman Ackroyd 73; center in ball point pen: Willie McIlvanney

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