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Frank Short — Mt. Rigi at Dawn

Frank Short

Mt. Rigi at Dawn

1910

Employing mezzotint on delicate chine collé support, this mountain sunrise demonstrates Short's ability to capture transient lighting effects in print. The technique's velvety blacks and subtle grays perfectly convey the drama of Alpine dawn.

Medium
mezzotint on chine collé

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Frank Short, Mt. Rigi at Dawn, 1910

Employing mezzotint on delicate chine collé support, this mountain sunrise demonstrates Short's ability to capture transient lighting effects in print. The technique's velvety blacks and subtle grays perfectly convey the drama of Alpine dawn.

Medium
mezzotint on chine collé
Year
1910
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Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

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Print, Monochrome, Mezzotint, Serene, 19th Century, Landscape, Nature, Dawn, British, Mountain

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