Folkestone Harbour
1875
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1875
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Folkestone Harbour is a 1875 by Charles Sykes, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This sketch shows two men leaning on a railing at a harbor. The water is dotted with ships, and the dock is lined with tall lampposts. The lines are loose and quick, with lots of blue wash for shading. The artist focused on everyday life, not polished details. The rough strokes and light blue tones give it a fresh, quick feel. Check out cross-hatching to see how artists build texture with lines.
A landscape-format drawing by Charles Sykes from 1875 depicts Folkestone Harbour and is signed "Charles Sykes 18.4.29."
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Charles Robinson Sykes (18 December 1875 – 6 June 1950) was an English sculptor, best known for designing the Spirit of Ecstasy mascot which is used on Rolls-Royce cars.
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