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Sunshine and Shadow — Frank Meadow Sutcliffe

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Written by: Clara NakamuraSenior Specialist · Modern & Contemporary Art
Modern & Contemporary Art · Catalogue no. 758343
Frank Meadow Sutcliffe

Sunshine and Shadow

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byNational Gallery of Art, Washington
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Artist / MakerFrank Meadow Sutcliffe
Date1890s
Culture / OriginBritish
Mediumphotogravure
DepartmentPhotograph
TypePhotograph
About the Artist

Frank Meadow Sutcliffe British, 1853-1941 Frank Meadow Sutcliffe (born in Heading, Leeds) is best known for his views of the landscape, harbor, and people of the Yorkshire town of Whitby and its environs. He pursued this subject throughout his long career, beginning about 1870 and continuing well into the 20th century. Sutcliffe, the son of printmaker, painter, and amateur photographer Thomas Sutcliffe, was a professional photographer, establishing successive studios from 1876-1922. He made his living from seasonal trade in portraits,… Full biography →

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Image & data: National Gallery of Art, Washington · Licence: CC0.

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