Who painted Ballast, St. Ives, Cornwall?

Ballast, St. Ives, Cornwall was painted by Anne L. Falkner in 1890.

Where can I see Ballast, St. Ives, Cornwall?

Ballast, St. Ives, Cornwall is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Ballast, St. Ives, Cornwall?

Ballast, St. Ives, Cornwall is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Ballast, St. Ives, Cornwall?

Museum-quality prints of Ballast, St. Ives, Cornwall are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Ballast, St. Ives, Cornwall

Anne L. Falkner , 1890

Ballast, St. Ives, Cornwall is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Anne L. Falkner. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. Dated 1890, Anne L.

About this work

Overview

Dated 1890, Anne L. Falkner's watercolour 'Ballast, St. Ives, Cornwall' is a depiction of a scene in St. Ives, Cornwall.

Subject & Meaning

The painting captures a bustling coastal scene with people and horses hauling carts along a dirt road, conveying a sense of everyday activity. The subjects are dressed in simple, traditional attire, and the horses appear weary.

Technique & Style

Falkner employed rapid, sketch-like brushstrokes to convey movement, creating a snapshot effect. The muted colour palette, featuring earthy tones and soft blues, is punctuated by brighter accents on the carts, while the background's blurred quality focuses attention on the foreground figures.