Artwork
Stoke-by-Neyland
Stoke-by-Neyland is an ink print by the Romanticist artist David Lucas. It dates from 1842 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Stoke-by-Neyland is a mezzotint print created by David Lucas in 1842, characterized by a dramatic and contemplative atmosphere.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a moody landscape with a stormy sky, contrasting small human figures (two by a riverbank boat, one seated under a tree) against a prominent tower or church spire in the background, evoking the sublime power of nature.
Technique & Style
Executed in mezzotint on laid paper, the work leverages deep blacks and stark whites to achieve intense contrast, a hallmark of Romantic-era aesthetics emphasizing nature's awe-inspiring and sometimes ominous presence.
History & Provenance
Created in 1842 by David Lucas, this is a proof print of the mezzotint, with specifics of its provenance not detailed here.
Context
Aligned with the Romantic period's artistic tendencies, the piece reflects the era's fascination with nature's emotional and psychological impact.
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