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Abbott Boniface, 1836 (mezzotint & soft-ground etching)
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Abbott Boniface, 1836 (mezzotint & soft-ground etching)
1067417 Abbott Boniface, 1836 (mezzotint & soft-ground etching) by Newton, Gilbert Stuart (1794-1835); Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Engraved by James Egan (1799-1842) Irish
); gift of Mrs. C.S. Potts; British, out of copyright
Media ID 22511300
© gift of Mrs. C.S. Potts / Bridgeman Images
Abbott Boniface Chiaroscuro Churchman Cleric Contemplative Firelight Fireplace Fireside Gazing Glow Glowing Hearth Pensive Staring Ecclesiastical
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This print showcases the mesmerizing artwork titled "Abbott Boniface, 1836" by Gilbert Stuart Newton. The piece is a combination of mezzotint and soft-ground etching techniques, skillfully engraved by James Egan. Housed in the esteemed Dallas Museum of Art in Texas, USA, this masterpiece was graciously gifted by Mrs. C. S. Potts. The image transports us to an intimate setting within a religious interior at nightfall. A man, presumably Abbott Boniface himself, stands before a glowing fireplace with an air of contemplation and pensive gaze. The warm firelight casts shadows that dance upon his face and illuminate the ecclesiastical atmosphere surrounding him. Chiaroscuro techniques are masterfully employed here to create depth and drama within the composition. The contrast between light and dark adds to the enigmatic aura emanating from this scene. As we delve into this artwork's details, we are drawn towards the hearth where flames flicker with an inviting glow. This fireside ambiance evokes a sense of tranquility as we imagine ourselves immersed in its warmth. In capturing this moment frozen in time, Bridgeman Images invites us to appreciate not only the technical brilliance behind Newton's work but also its ability to evoke emotion and introspection within viewers.
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