Museum Objects Record
Images
Metadata
Collection |
Fine Art Collection |
Culture |
Scottish |
School |
Inverclyde |
Catalogue Number |
1977.1040 |
Creator |
Niven, William (1890-1947) |
Role |
Artist |
Title |
Stormy Day in Harbour |
Date |
1926 |
Object Name |
Etching |
Description |
Etching on paper entitled 'Stormy Day in Harbour' by William Niven (1890 Greenock - 1947 Greenock). Signed and dated 'William Niven 26 WN' at the lower right and left by the artist. The print shows a Greenock harbour scene with a view of a large number of sail and steam ships sheltering in the harbour during a rainy storm. |
Dimensions |
H-29.7 W-35.2 cm |
Material |
Wood/Paper/Ink/Glass |
Medium |
Etching on paper |
Technique |
Intaglio printing: Etching |
Signature Location |
lower right/left |
Signed Name |
William Niven 26 & WN |
Acquisition |
Miss Jean Niven Bequest 1967 |
People |
Niven, William, 1890-1947, artist |
Bibiographic Ref. |
1987: Best of the McLean by George and Cordelia Oliver published by the McLean Museum and Art Gallery, Greenock / Inverclyde District Council 1987 ISBN 0 9500687 7 2 Illustrated on page 13. |