Artwork
Noonday, Lake Noxen, Sweden
Noonday, Lake Noxen, Sweden is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Muirhead Bone. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2005.149
- Credit line
- Gift of Dr. and Mrs. William L. Huffman
About this work
Overview
Noonday, Lake Noxen, Sweden is a drawing created by Muirhead Bone in 1922. It is held by The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a serene lake scene with a calm water surface reflecting the surrounding landscape. A line of trees and bushes along the far shore is punctuated by rocky outcrops, evoking a sense of peacefulness.
Technique & Style
Rendered in loose, watery brushstrokes, the drawing conveys a dreamy, sketch-like quality. The use of muted colors such as pale blues, greens, and whites adds to the tranquil atmosphere.
History & Provenance
Muirhead Bone, a Scottish artist known for his etchings and watercolours, produced this work during a period when his focus was shifting towards landscape subjects. The drawing is signed and titled, indicating its completion in 1922.
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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.
