Artwork
Cliffs, November
Cliffs, November is a drawing by Charles Sydney Hopkinson. It dates from 1926 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Charles Sydney Hopkinson’s drawing *Cliffs, November* was completed in 1926 and is part of the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Rendered in a monochrome drawing medium, the work presents a stark, autumnal landscape that captures a rugged cliff face against a muted sky.
Subject & Meaning
The composition centers on a weathered cliff outcrop in the foreground, while a hillside beyond is covered with foliage rendered in shades of red and green, suggesting late‑season vegetation. The subdued grey sky overhead adds a quiet, contemplative atmosphere to the scene.
Technique & Style
Hopkinson employs a restrained palette of earth tones, using variations in line density and shading to model the texture of rock and the softness of the surrounding vegetation. The drawing’s tonal contrasts echo chiaroscuro principles, creating depth through the interplay of light and shadow across the landscape.
History & Provenance
Created in the mid‑1920s, *Cliffs, November* entered the Cleveland Museum of Art’s holdings at an unspecified date, where it remains on view as an example of Hopkinson’s landscape work from this period.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles Sydney Hopkinson was an American portrait painter and landscape watercolorist.
