Artwork
Tivoli
Tivoli is an ink print by Donald Shaw MacLaughlan. It dates from 1905 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Tivoli is a 1905 etching by Donald Shaw MacLaughlan, depicting a serene hillside landscape with densely packed trees, bushes, and a cluster of buildings at the top.
Subject & Meaning
The scene portrays a tranquil, uninhabited moment, emphasizing texture over activity, with intricate plant life contrasting against the rugged, arched architecture.
Technique & Style
MacLaughlan employed a scratchy, layered etching technique to achieve gritty, sketch-like shadows and lines, characteristic of the medium's expressive capabilities.
History & Provenance
Created in 1905, specific provenance details are not provided, highlighting the work's existence as a singular etched print from MacLaughlan's oeuvre.
Context
As an etching, Tivoli exemplifies early 20th-century printmaking, where artists leveraged the medium's unique textures to capture nuanced, everyday landscapes.
Legacy
While specific legacy or influence of Tivoli is not detailed, it contributes to the broader appreciation of early 20th-century etching techniques and serene, detailed landscape depictions.
Artist & collection
The Waterfall and Town of Tivoli
The Olive Trees of the Riviera
A Valley in Burgundy
The Chapel Saint-Michel at l'Estre
Olive Trees of the Riviera
Hillside with Houses and Figures
Landscape (with buildings)
A Valley in Burgundy (Une Vallée en Bourgogne)
Vue du Port de la Meule
The River between the Rocks
La Chapelle Saint-Michel à l'Estre
St. Aignan, Chartres