Artwork
Old Virginny
Old Virginny is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Andrew Fisher Bunner. It dates from 1867 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Old Virginny is a graphite drawing on wove paper created by Andrew Fisher Bunner in 1867, depicting a serene rural scene.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features two distinct log cabins, each with characteristic details—a covered porch and chimney for the upper cabin, and a chimney with a door for the lower one—set within a fenced natural environment, emphasizing rustic charm and potentially alluding to a self-sufficient lifestyle.
Technique & Style
Bunner utilized graphite to achieve a wide range of tonal values, enhancing the scene's depth and dimensionality through subtle contrasts of light and dark, suggestive of chiaroscuro principles.
History & Provenance
Created in 1867, specific details regarding the work's history and ownership prior to its current status are not provided.
Context
While the broader artistic context of 'Old Virginny' is not detailed, its subject matter aligns with 19th-century American interests in rural landscapes and the simplistic, idyllic life they represented.
Legacy
Information on the lasting impact or notable exhibitions of 'Old Virginny' is not supplied, leaving its influence on subsequent art or its reception by the public and critics unelaborated.
Artist & collection
![Catskill Mountains, Round-Top in the Distance; Catskills Looking North from Palenville; and Round Top, Catskills, from the Road to Bracketts [verso], by Andrew Fisher Bunner](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/andrew-fisher-bunner--catskill-mountains-round-top-in-the-distance-catskills-looki--6573d51b388ff9bd-w320.webp)
