Artwork
The Maypole Inn
The Maypole Inn 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
The Maypole Inn is a print by Frederick Landseer Maur Griggs, dated circa 1917, and part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a traditional, stone-built inn with a steeply pitched roof, multiple chimneys, and a well-appointed exterior including several windows and a large doorway. A grassy forecourt, complete with trees and a stone wall, adds to the scene's rustic charm.
Technique & Style
Griggs employed a detailed, realistic approach, emphasizing the textures of stone and wood. A nuanced color palette creates depth, contrasting warm stone tones with cooler sky hues to evoke a sense of atmosphere.
History & Provenance
Created around 1917, the work is now held in the permanent collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art, which also houses other pieces by the artist.
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.
