Artwork
The Brook
The Brook is an ink print by George Overbury Hart. It dates from 1926 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Brook is a 1926 print by American artist George Overbury 'Pop' Hart, created using a combination of printmaking techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene scene of a woman seated on a rock with a child standing in the water beside her, reaching up towards her. The soft colors and dreamy quality evoke a sense of tranquility.
Technique & Style
The Brook is a color monoprint with drypoint and softground etching on wove paper, resulting in a hand-drawn appearance with expressive lines and textures.
Artist & collection
![Men Drinking at a Table [verso], by George Overbury Hart](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/george-overbury-hart--men-drinking-at-a-table-verso--7e9475e5b5079377-w320.webp)
![Chicken Vendors [recto], by George Overbury Hart](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/george-overbury-hart--chicken-vendors-recto--d97b582e13465974-w320.webp)
