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London from Greenwich, by Frank Short, 1904

London from Greenwich

Frank Short

1904

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

London from Greenwich is a 1904 by Frank Short, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Frank Short
When & what style?
1904
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a serene landscape of London from Greenwich, with the cityscape unfolding in the distance. The scene is rendered in muted tones, with the sky and water blending into a soft, grayish hue. In the foreground, trees and bushes are silhouetted against the sky, creating a sense of depth and dimensionality. The artist's use of light and shadow adds texture and nuance to the scene, drawing the viewer's eye to the city in the distance. For more works by artists who explored the interplay of light and shadow, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Portrait of Frank Short
Artist

Frank Short

Sir Francis Job Short PPRE (19 June 1857 – 22 April 1945) was a British printmaker and teacher of printmaking.

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