Artwork
Netley Abbey, Hampshire
Netley Abbey, Hampshire is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist Selby Miss. It dates from 1855 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:by later hand, center verso in graphite: Miss Selby / Netley Abbey
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Overview
Netley Abbey, Hampshire is a drawing created by Selby Miss in 1855, held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington. It is executed in pen and brown ink and wash over graphite.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts the ruined remains of a Gothic-style abbey or church, with overgrown arches and columns, and foreground rubble. The scene conveys a sense of decay and neglect, yet also beauty and tranquility, inviting the viewer to contemplate the building's history.
Technique & Style
Miss employed various techniques, including hatching and cross-hatching, to achieve texture and depth in the drawing, creating a detailed and immersive representation of the abbey's ruins.
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