Artwork

Udaipur

Udaipur, by Charles William Bartlett, 1916
Udaipur, by Charles William Bartlett, 1916

Udaipur is a print by Charles William Bartlett. It dates from 1916 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Udaipur is a print created by British artist Charles William Bartlett in 1916. The work is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The subject of Udaipur is not explicitly detailed in available information, but given the title and the artist's propensity for depicting Asian landscapes and architecture, it likely represents a scene from Udaipur, India, possibly focusing on its architectural or natural beauty.

Technique & Style

While specific technical details about Udaipur are not provided, Charles William Bartlett was known for his work in printmaking, often employing techniques such as etching or lithography. His style during this period might have reflected a blend of impressionist sensitivity to light and color with a more precise, detailed approach to capturing foreign landscapes.

History & Provenance

Created in 1916, Udaipur by Charles William Bartlett is housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art, indicating its acquisition and preservation within a prominent American museum collection.

Context

Udaipur reflects the early 20th-century European fascination with Orientalist themes, where artists traveled to or depicted scenes from Asia, often blending exoticism with artistic innovation. Bartlett's work in this context might have contributed to the popularization of Indian landscapes among Western audiences.

Legacy

The legacy of Udaipur within Bartlett's oeuvre and the broader art historical context is not widely elaborated in provided sources. However, as part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, it continues to be studied and appreciated as an example of early 20th-century printmaking and Orientalist art.

Artist & collection

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