In Dickens' London
1914
About this artwork
A dark, atmospheric interior study of a room, rendered in charcoal, evoking the moody aesthetic of a 19th-century London literary setting. This work is part of a series created by Smith exploring locations associated with the life and works of Charles Dickens.
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Francis Hopkinson Smith was a man of many talents; he was not only an accomplished artist but also a successful civil engineer, author, and teacher. His 'In Dickens' London' series captures the somber, gas-lit essence of Victorian England, bringing the literary environments of Charles Dickens to life through the evocative and expressive medium of charcoal.
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In Dickens' London
Francis Hopkinson Smith, 1914
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