1933
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Illustration for "Peronnik the Fool": A Gargoyle is a 1933 by Stephen Gooden, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This drawing shows a gargoyle perched on a rooftop, its wings spread wide. The creature has sharp claws, a scaly body, and a fierce, almost smiling face. The background is filled with detailed buildings and a textured sky, all drawn with precise lines. The artist focused on the gargoyle’s strange mix of strength and playfulness. Notice how the wings look both heavy and light at the same time. Check out Stephen Gooden (British, 1892–1955) for more of his detailed, quirky drawings.
Stephen Frederick Gooden CBE, RA, RE was an English artist, engraver, illustrator and designer of banknotes.
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