Artwork
Storm Weather, Ronda, Spain
Storm Weather, Ronda, Spain is a drawing by Muirhead Bone. It dates from 1925 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1947.486
- Credit line
- Gift of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.
About this work
Overview
Storm Weather, Ronda, Spain is a 1925 etching by Muirhead Bone, a Scottish artist known for his detailed depictions of industrial and architectural subjects.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a landscape with a mountain range and valley, dominated by dark clouds suggesting an impending storm. The somber mood is created through a range of grays and browns, with the mountains and clouds overshadowing the less detailed valley below.
Technique & Style
Bone's use of chiaroscuro, a technique employing strong contrasts of light and dark, creates a sense of volume in the scene. The etching showcases his skill in capturing the interplay of light and shadow, characteristic of his detailed architectural works.
History & Provenance
The etching is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, reflecting Bone's significance as a key figure in the Etching Revival's final generation.
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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.
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