Rubislaw Quarry, Aberdeen - Just after the Blast
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Edward William Cooke
Edward William Cooke (1811–1880) was an artist, born in London.
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Rubislaw Quarry, Aberdeen - Just after the Blast is a 20 by Edward William Cooke, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This drawing shows a quarry with a large crowd of people in the center. The scene is set against a backdrop of steep cliffs, with a few figures standing at the edge of the quarry. In the foreground, there are rocks and debris scattered about. A large, triangular structure dominates the center of the image, with a crowd of people gathered around it. The structure appears to be some kind of scaffolding or support system, and the people seem to be watching something happen. The drawing is done in a detailed, realistic style, with a focus on capturing the textures and shapes of the rocks and cliffs. It's a great example of the artist's skill with cross-hatching.
A pencil drawing by Edward Cooke depicts Rubislaw Quarry in Aberdeen shortly after an explosion, with the title and date inscribed on the work. Another inscription attributes the drawing to F. Moigno on July 20, 1858.
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Edward William Cooke (1811–1880) was an artist, born in London.
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