Artwork
Study No. 15: Vespers
Study No. 15: Vespers is a print by John Copley. It dates from 1916 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Study No.
About this work
Overview
Study No. 15: Vespers is a 1916 print by John Copley, a British artist known for his work in painting and engraving.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman sitting in a chair, gazing down at a swaddled baby she holds. Both figures are dressed in white, set against a muted gray background. The scene conveys a sense of quiet intimacy.
Technique & Style
Copley's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, with the woman's face softly illuminated and the baby's features subtly rendered. Light and shadow are balanced to achieve a dimensional effect.
History & Provenance
The print is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection. Copley, a founder member of the Senefelder Club, later received a silver medal in painting and engraving at the 1948 London Summer Olympics.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Copley (25 June 1875 – 17 July 1950) was a British artist. He was a founder member of the Senefelder Club and served as its honorary secretary from 1910 to 1916. While there he met his future wife, Ethel Léontine…
