Artwork
Screel Hill and Urr Water from Kypford
Screel Hill and Urr Water from Kypford is a print by Frank Short. It dates from 1907 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1975.142
- Credit line
- Gift of Moselle Taylor Meals
About this work
Overview
Screel Hill and Urr Water from Kypford, created around 1907, is a print by British artist Sir Francis Job Short, showcasing his expertise in traditional printmaking techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene nighttime landscape with a foreground body of water, a distant hill, and a deep grey sky featuring a thin crescent moon. The composition conveys quiet contemplation, calmness, and mystery.
Technique & Style
Characterized by precise linework and nuanced tonal variation, the work likely leverages Short's technical innovations in etching or engraving, possibly incorporating elements of mezzotint or aquatint for depth.
History & Provenance
Created by Sir Francis Job Short, a renowned printmaker and President of the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers & Engravers, known for advancing traditional printmaking methods.
Context
Part of a broader revival of traditional printmaking techniques in early 20th-century Britain, the work reflects Short's contribution to the medium's evolution.
Legacy
As a piece by a pivotal figure in British printmaking, it contributes to the understanding of the technical and aesthetic developments in the field during its time.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Sir Francis Job Short PPRE (19 June 1857 – 22 April 1945) was a British printmaker and teacher of printmaking.
