Windy night, Stockholm

Sir Muirhead Bone was a renowned Scottish artist and printmaker, famous for his maritime landscapes and architectural depictions. He was also an avid traveler, and Stockholm became one of his greatest sources of inspiration.

It is believed that the artwork was created using the drypoint technique, which allowed for such detailed rendering of objects. The Metropolitan Museum of Art notes that the engraving depicts the Royal Swedish Opera House and the Riksplan park, with fishing boats in the foreground. The trees bent by gusts of wind add a sense of movement and volume to the composition.

An interesting fact: the image in the artwork is likely mirrored. This is because the drypoint technique involves first engraving the image onto a plate, which is then printed onto another surface, resulting in a reversed image.