A Quiet Nook
late 19th century
Medium
etching in black on silk mounted to board
Dimensions
image: 26.99 × 39.05 cm (10 5/8 × 15 3/8 in.) plate: 32.39 × 42.55 cm (12 3/4 × 16 3/4 in.) sheet: 38.74 × 52.07 cm (15 1/4 × 20 1/2 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow)
Accession Number
2015.19.1314
Art Historical Context
"A Quiet Nook" captures a serene landscape scene through the delicate art of etching, created in the late nineteenth century by R. Minot after an original composition by Appian. This print reflects the era’s fascination with tranquil natural settings, offering viewers a moment of calm amid the rapid industrialization of the time. As a reproduction, it highlights how artists like Minot helped disseminate the atmospheric qualities of Appian’s work to a broader audience through printmaking. The choice of etching in black on silk mounted to board is particularly noteworthy, as silk was an uncommo...