Artwork
Sellenger
Sellenger is a print by Frederick Landseer Maur Griggs. It dates from 1917 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Sellenger is a black-and-white print created by Frederick Landseer Maur Griggs around 1917. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene winter scene centered around a church, with a solitary figure near the steps. The church's architecture and the snow-covered surroundings create a tranquil atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Griggs employed shading to achieve a three-dimensional effect, with precise lines and nuanced shadows adding depth to the scene. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that exploits contrasts between light and dark, contributes to the print's dramatic and immersive quality.
Artist & collection
Artist
Frederick Landseer Maur Griggs
Frederick Landseer Maur Griggs was an English etcher, architectural draughtsman, illustrator, and early conservationist, associated with the late flowering of the Arts and Crafts movement in the Cotswolds, centred in Chipping Campden.
