Mrs. Sheridan and Mrs. Tickell by Timothy Cole

Mrs. Sheridan and Mrs. Tickell 1897

print, wood-engraving

negative space

print

unrealistic statue

optical illusion

zen

limited contrast and shading

front and centered composition

united-states

tonal art

repetition of white colour

remaining negative space

wood-engraving

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This is a wood engraving by Timothy Cole depicting two women, Mrs. Sheridan and Mrs. Tickell, seated outdoors. The piece, made in 1897, is a fine example of Cole’s meticulous, detailed style, which captures the likeness of his subjects and the textures of their clothing and surroundings. Cole’s work was known for its realism and technical skill, which he used to recreate the details of original paintings in his engravings. This work, now in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art, is an excellent example of the artist's craft.