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Deal, by Muirhead Bone, 1906

Deal

Muirhead Bone

1906

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

Deal is a 1906 by Muirhead Bone, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Muirhead Bone
When & what style?
1906
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a quiet seaside town with small, close-packed buildings lining a beach. Boats are pulled up on the shore, some tied to posts, others resting on the sand. A few people walk near the water, and the whole scene is drawn in loose, quick lines. The artist focused on simple shapes and light shadows instead of detailed textures. The buildings look like they’re stacked unevenly, giving the town a lived-in feel. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more works like this.

About the artist

Portrait of Muirhead Bone
Artist

Muirhead Bone

Sir Muirhead Bone (23 March 1876 – 21 October 1953) was a Scottish etcher and watercolourist who became known for his depiction of industrial and architectural subjects and his work as a war artist in both the First and Second World Wars.

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