Artwork
Christ Church, Summer
Christ Church, Summer is a print by Leon Kossoff. It dates from 1990 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This is a print by Leon Kossoff, a British figurative artist. It shows a scene from Christ Church in London. Kossoff made this print between 1989 and 1992 using etching.
Kossoff loved to rework his prints. He often changed things even after printing started. This print started as a copy of an Old Master painting but became its own exploration of line.
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Overview
Christ Church, Summer is an etching by British figurative artist Leon Kossoff, created between 1989 and 1992. It depicts a scene from Christ Church in London.
Subject & Meaning
The print is part of a series of etchings Kossoff made after Old Master paintings, in this case likely exploring the composition and underlying structure of the original work.
Technique & Style
Kossoff's etchings, including Christ Church, Summer, demonstrate his focus on line and composition. He reworked his prints extensively, often revising even after an edition had been printed, to achieve his desired effect.
History & Provenance
The print was developed in collaboration with artist Ann Dowker, with further proofs printed and editioned by Marc Balakjian of Studio Prints.
Artist & collection
Artist
Leon Kossoff (10 December 1926 – 4 July 2019) was a British figurative painter known for portraits, life drawings and cityscapes of London, England.
