Montaza Bay
1920
ink
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1920
ink
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Montaza Bay is a 1920 ink by Malcolm Osborne, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This sketch shows a quiet coastal scene with a small town in the distance. A few palm trees line the shore, and a windmill stands near the buildings. The water is calm, with gentle waves lapping at the shore, and a few people sit under the trees. The artist used simple lines to capture the light and shapes of the landscape. The focus is on everyday life by the water, not grand details. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this one create prints.
An etching by Malcolm Osborne from 1920 portrays Montaza Bay in Egypt, signed in pencil by the artist and titled in another hand.
Read the full account in the museum source.
Malcolm Osborne (1 August 1880 – 22 September 1963) was a British original printmaker known for his intaglio prints of landscapes, urban views and portraits.
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