Artwork
Misty Day, Paul's Wharf, London
Misty Day, Paul's Wharf, London is an ink print by George Elbert Burr. It dates from 1928 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower left in plate: [artist's monogram]; lower left in graphite: George Elbert Burr' lower right in graphite: Misty day - Pauls Wharf - London - /63
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Overview
Misty Day, Paul's Wharf, London is a drypoint print created by American artist George Elbert Burr around 1928. The work is executed in greenish-black ink on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a misty London riverside scene, featuring a prominent domed building, likely St. Paul's Cathedral, and several boats on the water. The atmospheric rendering evokes a serene and peaceful mood.
Technique & Style
Burr employed drypoint technique to achieve a textured, deeply shaded image. The greenish-black ink adds warmth to the otherwise cool tones, contributing to the overall mood of the scene.
Context
This work diverges from Burr's typical western landscape subjects, instead showcasing his ability to capture atmospheric cityscapes.
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Artist
George Elbert Burr (April 14, 1859 – November 17, 1939 ) was an American printmaker and painter best known for his etchings and drypoints of the desert and mountain regions of the American West.
