Artwork
The Plantation
The Plantation is a charcoal drawing by Robert Polhill Bevan. It is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:by later hand, lower left in graphite: 35; by later hand, lower right in graphite: 21154c; numbering along all edges for transfer of composition
- Markings
- Marked:artist's mark, lower right in stamp: RPB (in monogram)
About this work
Overview
The Plantation is a 1920 drawing by Robert Polhill Bevan, executed in charcoal and graphite on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a serene forest scene, featuring a prominent tree, a rocky outcrop, and a small wooden fence. The artist's use of dark lines and shading emphasizes the textures of the natural elements.
Technique & Style
Bevan's application of charcoal is characterized by rough, scratched, and smudged areas, lending the scene a natural, uneven quality. The technique used to create soft, blended textures is reminiscent of scumbling.
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Artist & collection
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