Artwork
The Great Screen & Choir, Burgos
The Great Screen & Choir, Burgos is an ink print by Albany E. Howarth. It dates from 1927 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Great Screen & Choir, Burgos is an etching created by Albany E. Howarth in 1927, depicting a scene from Burgos Cathedral.
Subject & Meaning
The etching captures the cathedral's expansive choir and the Great Screen behind it, showcasing the interplay of light and shadow on stone and wood surfaces.
Technique & Style
Howarth employed drypoint technique, scratching directly into the metal plate with a needle, creating a rough edge that holds extra ink and softens the lines, giving them a fuzzy appearance.
Artist & collection
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