Artwork
A Wintry Blast on the Stourbridge Canal
A Wintry Blast on the Stourbridge Canal is a print by the Impressionist artist Frank Short. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
A Wintry Blast on the Stourbridge Canal, created by British artist Frank Short in 1890, is a print that exemplifies the artist's technical prowess in reviving and advancing traditional printmaking techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print captures a serene winter landscape along the Stourbridge Canal, emphasizing expressive line work and nuanced tonal contrasts to evoke the atmosphere of the scene.
Technique & Style
Short employed mezzotint, aquatint, drypoint, and etching techniques in this work, showcasing his mastery of these methods to achieve depth and texture.
History & Provenance
While specific ownership history is not detailed here, the piece is characteristic of Short's output during a period when he was both creating and teaching printmaking, later holding the presidency of the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers & Engravers.
Context
Produced in 1890, this print reflects the late 19th-century revival of interest in traditional printmaking techniques, a movement in which Short was a key figure.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir Francis Job Short PPRE (19 June 1857 – 22 April 1945) was a British printmaker and teacher of printmaking.
