Artwork
Santa Maria del Sasso, Locarno
Santa Maria del Sasso, Locarno is an ink print by Percival Gaskell. It dates from 1911 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower right in graphite: Percival Gaskell; lower right edge in graphite by unknown hand: 053
- Markings
- Marked:stamped center right verso in black ink: F.B.B. [circled]
About this work
Overview
Santa Maria del Sasso, Locarno is an etching created by Percival Gaskell around 1911. It is a print on laid paper, executed in black.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a hillside town perched on a steep cliff, with a prominent church at its center. The town's houses tumble down the rocky slope, connected by narrow paths, while a river flows through the valley below, flanked by distant mountains.
Technique & Style
The artist employed fine lines to capture intricate details, such as roof tiles and rock textures, characteristic of the etching technique, which involves scratching metal plates to produce the image.
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Artist & collection
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