Artwork
Jackdaws of Chartres
Jackdaws of Chartres is an ink print by George Marples. It dates from 1917 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
George Marples' 1917 etching, Jackdaws of Chartres, depicts a serene scene of jackdaws perched on a stone structure, likely a wall or building, characterized by meticulous detail in both the birds' plumage and the textured stone.
Subject & Meaning
The subject focuses on the everyday presence of jackdaws in a potentially historic or religious setting, hinted at by the reference to Chartres, though the etching's meaning leans more towards observational realism than overt symbolism.
Technique & Style
Executed in black etching on laid paper, the work showcases Marples' skill in capturing intricate textures and forms through the etching process, emphasizing simplicity and realism in composition.
History & Provenance
Created in 1917, specific details on the etching's provenance and exhibition history are not provided, though its creation date situates it within Marples' early to mid-career output.
Artist & collection
Le Stryge
Le Stryge
Entrance to a Village
Rue de la Montagne-Sainte-Genevieve, Paris
Eine Mutter I (A Mother I)
Rue des Toiles, Bourges
The Wingless Chimera
Le stryge (The Vampire)
Tourelle, Rue de l'École de Médecine, 22, Paris (House with a Turret, No. 22, Street of the School of Medecine, Paris)
New York, 1931
La galerie Notre-Dame, Paris (The Gallery of Notre Dame, Paris)
Chartres Cathedral, Chartres, France