Rear view
2007
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
2007
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Rear view is a 2007 by Steve Dowson, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting shows a man in a car, reflected in the rearview mirror. He's wearing a white shirt and tie, and there's a woman in the backseat. The car's interior is detailed, with seats and a dashboard visible. The scene is rendered in black and white, with bold lines and textures. The artist's use of shading and contrast creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the technique of chiaroscuro.
A black and white relief print from 2007 shows the reflections in a bus's rear-view mirror, capturing the driver and passengers. The work is signed by the artist.
Read the full account in the museum source.
Steve Dowson made quiet prints that focus on everyday scenes. In *Rear view* (2007), a figure walks away with shoulders slightly hunched, the city street behind them rendered in muted grays and soft blues. His prints…
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