Grey Skies over Southampton
Date made: c.1900-1933
Artist: Knox, Archibald
Description: A bleak and atmospheric watercolour entitled 'S'hampton' by Archibald Knox (1864-1933) depicting grey storm clouds over Southampton harbour and docks. The grey sky and sea appear to merge together with only a thin line representing the horizon and the shipping in the far distance. Knox's watercolour sketches can be seen as exercises in capturing the light and a single moment in time. The artist is said to have painted his watercolour scenes in a few hours or less, but that he would also sit for hours waiting for the exact light and cloud formations that he wanted to paint.
Measurements: unframed artwork: 42.5 cm x 57 cm
Materials: watercolour on paper
Object name: painting
Collection: Art Collection
ID number: 1954-5649
Subject tags : coast
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