A Span of Old Battersea Bridge 1899
frankshort
minneapolisinstituteofart
aquatint, print
aquatint
photo of handprinted image
toned paper
light pencil work
ink paper printed
pencil sketch
old engraving style
etching
ink drawing experimentation
england
watercolour illustration
watercolor
Frank Short's 1899 etching "A Span of Old Battersea Bridge" presents a framed view of a London river scene. The composition emphasizes the strong, dark lines of the wooden bridge frame surrounding a lighter, more detailed view of a boat carrying workers on the river. The work is a fine example of Short’s mastery of etching, a technique which allows for deep blacks and fine details, creating a moody atmosphere. The Minneapolis Institute of Art houses the artwork.
Comments
Frank Short added sand to his aquatint ground to achieve a rougher, darker texture for the timbers of the Battersea railway bridge. The result is a grim depiction of urban decay as relevant today as it was to Londoners a century ago.
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