Saint Olave's, Crutched Friars 1914

"Saint Olave's, Crutched Friars" is a 1914 etching by British artist Henry Rushbury. The print captures a scene of construction and demolition, with a large excavation pit in the foreground, surrounded by scaffolding and workers. The Church of Saint Olave, its tower topped with a cross, stands prominently in the background. Rushbury's use of etching, a technique that relies on the interaction of acid and metal, creates a sense of depth and texture, beautifully capturing the atmosphere of the busy city.