Skipping
Eileen Alice Soper
key Notes:
Childhood innocence, playful movement
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Dimensions:
Image/plate: 12.5 × 17.7 cm (4 15/16 × 7 in.); Sheet: 18.1 × 21.6 cm (7 3/16 × 8 9/16 in.)
medium:
Etching on cream laid paper
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:
"Skipping" by Eileen Alice Soper, an English artist known for her illustrations and etchings, captures the innocence and joy of childhood through its depiction of children engaged in play. Soper's work often reflects her interest in the natural world and the activities of children, aligning with her broader oeuvre that includes illustrations for Enid Blyton's books.
Description of the work:
"Skipping" by Eileen Alice Soper is an etching that depicts a dynamic scene of children engaged in the activity of skipping rope. The composition is characterized by fluid lines and a sense of movement, capturing the playful energy and innocence of childhood against the subtle texture of cream laid paper.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago
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