Artwork
A Roman Canal
A Roman Canal is an ink print by Frank Short. It dates from 1904 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
A Roman Canal is a 1904 mezzotint print by Sir Francis Job Short, a British artist known for his work in reviving and refining various printmaking techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a scene on a Roman canal, where people and animals are at work. Horses are shown pulling a barge and standing on the riverbank, set against a cloudy sky.
Technique & Style
The mezzotint technique allows for subtle tonal variations, creating a three-dimensional effect through shading and the interplay of light and shadow on the figures.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir Francis Job Short PPRE (19 June 1857 – 22 April 1945) was a British printmaker and teacher of printmaking.
