The Boat Swing
Eileen Alice Soper
key Notes:
Youthful exuberance, playful innocence
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Dimensions:
Image/plate: 27.6 × 19 cm (10 7/8 × 7 1/2 in.); Sheet: 39.2 × 28.5 cm (15 7/16 × 11 1/4 in.)
medium:
Drypoint on cream wove paper
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:
"The Boat Swing" by Eileen Alice Soper, an English artist known for her illustrations and etchings, reflects her characteristic focus on childhood and playful scenes. Although the exact date of creation is unknown, the work exemplifies Soper's ability to capture the innocence and joy of youth, a recurring theme throughout her career.
Description of the work:
"The Boat Swing" by Eileen Alice Soper is a drypoint print that captures a moment of leisure and play, characterized by its delicate line work and subtle tonal variations. The composition features figures engaged in the act of swinging, with the artist's precise technique emphasizing the fluidity of movement and the interaction between the figures and their environment.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago
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