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The Old Castle, by Elsa Vick Shaw, 1941

The Old Castle

Elsa Vick Shaw

1941

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Old Castle is a 1941 by Elsa Vick Shaw, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Elsa Vick Shaw
When & what style?
1941
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This image shows a black and white woodcut of a castle on a hill. The castle is in the top center of the image, with a few towers and walls. The hill is shown in a stylized way, with curved lines and shapes. The background is black, which makes the castle and hill stand out. The image is simple but effective in showing the castle and hill. The use of black and white makes the image dramatic and striking. The stylized lines and shapes add a sense of movement and energy to the image. If you're interested in learning more about this artist's work, you can check out Elsa Vick Shaw's other pieces at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

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