Artwork
London Types: Bus Driver
London Types: Bus Driver is a print by the Impressionist artist William Nicholson. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
London Types: Bus Driver is a wood-engraved print created by William Nicholson in 1898. It is a portrait of a London bus driver, characterized by bold lines and simplified forms.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man in a black coat and hat, sitting with his legs crossed, conveying a sense of everyday life. The subject's face is rendered simply, yet expressively, with red accents on his cheeks and lips.
Technique & Style
The work features strong black lines on a light background, with no soft edges or shadows, giving it a direct and graphic quality. Nicholson's use of bold contrasts and simplified forms is typical of his graphic style.
Context
London Types: Bus Driver is part of a series exploring urban characters, showcasing Nicholson's versatility as a painter, printmaker, and illustrator.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Sir William Newzam Prior Nicholson (5 February 1872 – 16 May 1949) was a British painter of still-life, landscape and portraits.
