Who painted The Langterna, Genoa?

The Langterna, Genoa was painted by Muirhead Bone in 1914.

Where can I see The Langterna, Genoa?

The Langterna, Genoa is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artwork

The Langterna, Genoa

Muirhead Bone , 1914

The Langterna, Genoa is a print by Muirhead Bone. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 2016.126
Credit line: Bequest of Elizabeth Carroll Shearer

About this work

Overview

The Langterna, Genoa is a 1914 print by Muirhead Bone, a Scottish artist known for his detailed depictions of industrial and architectural subjects.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a lighthouse on a rocky shore, with a pier, boats, and people. The surrounding buildings appear old and worn, with uneven walls and rooftops. The scene is rendered in a sketchy style, emphasizing shapes and shadows.

Technique & Style

Bone used quick, expressive lines to capture the scene, with the lighthouse standing out as a bright focal point. The print's sketchy quality suggests a focus on capturing the overall impression of the scene rather than precise details.

History & Provenance

The Langterna, Genoa is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art. Bone was a prominent figure in the Etching Revival, and his architectural prints were highly valued until the market decline of 1929.

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Artist & collection

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.