The Hollywood Arms
Pastel
1891 (exhibited)
1891 (exhibited)
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This work shows the striking effects that can be achieved by pastel on rough paper, especially in the creation of a velvet shadowy darkness . The illuminating glow from the 'Sugg' gas lamp demonstrates the revealing intensity of artificial lighting. The Hollywood Arms is a public house which is still standing in Fulham, London.
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Title | The Hollywood Arms (assigned by artist) |
Materials and techniques | Pastel on paper |
Brief description | Pastel entitled 'The Hollywood Arms' by Paul Fordyce Maitland. Great Britain, ca. 1890. |
Physical description | Pastel drawing depicting the frontage of a pub and figures illuminated beneath the light of a 'Sugg' gas lamp. The pub is situated on Hollywood Road off Fulham Road in West Brompton. The pastel has possibly been mixed with water. Painting currently in a hessian covered frame. |
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Object history | Exhibited at the Jahresausstellung of 18911 at munich; also exhibited at the Grafton Galleries. |
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Summary | This work shows the striking effects that can be achieved by pastel on rough paper, especially in the creation of a velvet shadowy darkness . The illuminating glow from the 'Sugg' gas lamp demonstrates the revealing intensity of artificial lighting. The Hollywood Arms is a public house which is still standing in Fulham, London. |
Associated object | E.1382-2000 (Reproduction) |
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Accession number | P.67-1920 |
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Record created | June 28, 2005 |
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