Artwork

Untitled (Lady by a Riverbank)

Untitled (Lady by a Riverbank), by Clement Rollins Grant, ink, 1890
Untitled (Lady by a Riverbank), by Clement Rollins Grant, ink, 1890

Untitled (Lady by a Riverbank) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Clement Rollins Grant. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled (Lady by a Riverbank) is an 1890 etching by Clement Rollins Grant, depicting a serene riverside scene with a solitary female figure.

Subject & Meaning

The etching portrays a woman in a long dress standing by a river, leaning against a bare tree and holding a hat. The calm river, small boats, and distant village behind her evoke a sense of peacefulness and tranquility.

Technique & Style

Grant employed fine etching lines to achieve soft, nuanced shadows and textures, evident in the dress folds and water ripples, contributing to the overall quiet atmosphere.

History & Provenance

Created in 1890, specific details about the etching's provenance and historical context are not provided in the available information.

Context

As an etching, the work utilizes a technique where images are carved into metal plates, a common practice among artists of the time. This method allowed for detailed, high-contrast prints like this serene landscape.

Legacy

The etching's impact or influence on subsequent artistic movements or Grant's overall body of work is not specified in the given details.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.