Artwork
Dr. James, President of St. John's College, Oxford
Dr. James, President of St. John's College, Oxford is a print by Muirhead Bone. It dates from 1924 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1954.757
- Credit line
- John L. Severance Fund
About this work
Overview
This print, created around 1924 by Scottish artist Muirhead Bone, is a portrait of Dr. James, then president of St. John's College, Oxford.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Dr. James seated at a table with a piece of paper, his serious expression suggesting contemplation. His traditional attire and long, bushy beard and hair evoke a sense of age and convention.
Technique & Style
Rendered in Bone's characteristic precise and meticulous etching style, the portrait showcases his skill in capturing detailed representations of his subjects.
History & Provenance
The print is now part of the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection. Bone was a prominent figure in the late Etching Revival, known for his architectural and industrial subjects, and his work was highly valued in the period before 1929.
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Artist & collection
Artist
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.
