Artwork
The Great Screen & Choir, Burgos
The Great Screen & Choir, Burgos is an ink print by Albany E. Howarth. It dates from 1927 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower left in plate: Published by Alfred Bell & Co. Ltd. London. W1 Sept. 1st 1927; lower center in plate: The Great Screen & Choir, Burgos; lower right in plate: Copyright 1927 in U.S.A. by Alfred Bell & Co. Ltd. London, England; lower right in graphite: Albany E. Howarth
- Markings
- Marked:blindstamped lower left: R / EATG / B / R / W; stamped center left verso in black ink: F.B.B. [circled]; stamped lower center verso in green ink: Produced in Great Britain
About this work
Overview
The Great Screen & Choir, Burgos is an etching created by Albany E. Howarth in 1927, depicting a scene from Burgos Cathedral.
Subject & Meaning
The etching captures the cathedral's expansive choir and the Great Screen behind it, showcasing the interplay of light and shadow on stone and wood surfaces.
Technique & Style
Howarth employed drypoint technique, scratching directly into the metal plate with a needle, creating a rough edge that holds extra ink and softens the lines, giving them a fuzzy appearance.
Artist & collection
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