TOOVEY, CECIL WOOTON
THE JUMMA MASJID, (DELHI)
Signed by Artist ‘C. W. Toovey’ (Lower Right); Inscribed “The Jumma Masjid, Delhi by Capt. C. W. Toovey’’ (Handwritten Label on the Backing Board)Image size: 29 x 16 cm (11.4 x 6.2 Inches)
Mount size: 44.7 x 31 cm (17.5 x 12.2 Inches)
Frame size: 47.5 x 33.5 cm (17.5 x 13 Inches)
The painting depicts a silhouette view of the Jama Masjid in Delhi at dusk. The fort's outline, along with its domes and minarets, is visible against a hazy sky, with a gradient of colours suggesting the transition from day to night. A group of people are seen in the foreground, their forms indistinct, contributing to the atmospheric perspective and sense of scale.
The overall tone of the painting is muted, with an emphasis on the shapes and forms rather than fine details, creating a tranquil and somewhat mysterious ambiance.
The style evokes company painting influences, particularly in the architectural depiction, reminiscent of illustrated manuscripts from that era.
Provenance : Collection of a Gentleman
About Artist
C.W. Toovey (1891 - 1954)
He was a British artist known for his contributions to wood engraving and linocut printmaking. He was born in Berkhamsted, England, in 1891. His work in printmaking was notably recognized, and he was associated with the Grosvenor School of Modern…...Read More
This work is in good condition.
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