St. Mary's College, St. David's

1902

F.L. Griggs

Associated Names
F. L. Griggs

Artist, British, 1876 - 1938

The image shows historical ruins next to a waterway. The view is from a slightly elevated position, showing detailed stone structures and a large tower. A stream is in the foreground, reflecting the surroundings. The scene includes ancient walls, arches, and windows, with trees adding contrast. The artwork is mainly black and white, emphasizing fine details and creating a sense of history.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 18.89 × 13.34 cm (7 7/16 × 5 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.4681

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Comstock 1966, no. 267

  • Series Title

    Highways & Byways in South Wales: p.326

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lessing J. Rosenwald, Jenkintown, Pennsylvania; acquired 1943 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1945

  • F.L. Griggs, Philadelphia Art Alliance, 1945-1946.

Bibliography

1966

  • Comstock, Francis Adams. A Gothic Vision: F. L. Griggs and His Work. Massachusetts: Boston Public Library, 1966, no. 267.

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: F.L.GRIGGS / MCMII; in later hand, across center verso in graphite: St. Mary's College / St. David's; lower right verso: A5538

Wikidata ID

Q64561134

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