Artwork
The Brook
The Brook is an ink print by George Overbury Hart. It dates from 1926 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower right in graphite: Pop Hart; lower left edge in graphite by unknown hand: The Brook; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: B22280; lower right verso in graphite by unknown hand: N.O.
About this work
Overview
The Brook is a 1926 print by American artist George Overbury 'Pop' Hart, created using a combination of printmaking techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene scene of a woman seated on a rock with a child standing in the water beside her, reaching up towards her. The soft colors and dreamy quality evoke a sense of tranquility.
Technique & Style
The Brook is a color monoprint with drypoint and softground etching on wove paper, resulting in a hand-drawn appearance with expressive lines and textures.
Artist & collection
![Men Drinking at a Table [verso], by George Overbury Hart](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/george-overbury-hart--men-drinking-at-a-table-verso--7e9475e5b5079377-w320.webp)
![Chicken Vendors [recto], by George Overbury Hart](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/george-overbury-hart--chicken-vendors-recto--d97b582e13465974-w320.webp)
