Sir Henry Wood in the Queen's Hall
1920
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1920
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a man in a dark suit standing on a small stage, conducting an orchestra. The audience sits in rows of seats below, facing him. The stage is simple with a few chairs and a small box for musicians. The walls are painted green, and the ceiling has curved beams with lights hanging down. The conductor’s posture suggests he’s leading the music with focused energy. The brushstrokes are thick and visible, giving the scene a lively, almost sketchy feel. Look up impasto to see how this thick paint technique works.
