The Quarry 1915

"The Quarry" is a 1915 etching by British artist Henry Rushbury (1889–1968). The print, which measures 19.3 × 25 cm, depicts a quarry scene with a team of horses pulling a wagon laden with stone. The towering cliffs of the quarry dominate the composition, and the figures in the foreground are dwarfed by the vastness of the landscape. The use of strong lines and dark tones creates a sense of depth and scale, while the subtle shading of the rocks and sky suggests the movement of light and atmosphere. Rushbury's etching is a testament to the enduring power of nature and the resilience of human labor in the face of adversity.