San Frediano in Cestello, Florence 1915

"San Frediano in Cestello, Florence" is a 1915 etching by Muirhead Bone (1876-1953) depicting the titular church in Florence, Italy. Bone’s etching showcases a mastery of tonal variation in capturing the architectural detail of the church, a style for which he was known. The river Arno and the fishermen are depicted in the foreground of the work, while the city of Florence and the church make up the backdrop of the work. This piece is an excellent example of Bone’s signature style, which often involved a stark contrast between light and dark, with the use of cross-hatching for emphasis, while also capturing the grandeur of European architecture.