Santon (A Thundery Sky)
Date made: c.1900-1933
Artist: Knox, Archibald
Description: A bleak and atmospheric watercolour landscape entitled 'Santon' by Archibald Knox (1864-1933). The painting appears to be an attempt to capture the broad panoramic views of the Island's landscape with the gently rolling hills and the broad expanse of sky above them. Skyscapes, where the light and movement of cloud formations are the main focus of the painting were popular themes for Knox with the landscape or horizon only providing a narrow band at the base of the artwork. 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: 45 cm x 58.5 cm
Materials: watercolour on paper
Object name: painting
Collection: Art Collection
ID number: 1954-5660
Subject tags : Isle of Man
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