Artist

Phil May

With the naked eye
The Omnibus Boat on a calm day
Faust

Phil May is an Impressionism artist. 3 works are cataloged here, principally at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Phil May sketched everyday life in ink and watercolor, often catching people in motion, like the riders on The Omnibus Boat on a calm day or the quiet scene in With the naked eye. Though his exact years are unknown, his prints from the late 1800s feel fresh, full of sharp lines and quick gestures. See how he turns a simple boat ride into something you can almost feel. Tap Faust to watch his pen dance across the page.

Works by Phil May

Collections represented

Catalog records compiled from museum open-access collections; the artworks shown are in the public domain. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.