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London, by William Walcot, 1920

London

William Walcot

1920

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

London is a 1920 by William Walcot, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
William Walcot
When & what style?
1920
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a cityscape, with a river running through it and several buildings along its banks. The scene is rendered in a range of grays, with some darker shadows and lighter highlights. In the distance, a large dome rises above the rooftops, while closer to the foreground, a bridge spans the river. The overall effect is one of a bustling urban center, with a sense of depth and texture created by the artist's use of shading and detail. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up William Walcot (British, 1874–1943).

About the artist

Portrait of William Walcot
Artist

William Walcot

William Walcot RE was a Russian-Scottish architect, graphic artist and etcher, notable as a architect of refined Art Nouveau in Moscow, Russia.

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