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Blue and Tawny, by Fred Roe, watercolor, 1914

Blue and Tawny

Fred Roe

1914

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Blue and Tawny is a 1914 watercolor by Fred Roe, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Fred Roe
When & what style?
1914 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

A woman in a blue robe holds a bowl, standing near a window. Behind her, a fluffy orange cat sits on a colorful rug. The wall has a carved wooden panel with a sign that says "Fred Roe" and a bird flying outside the glass. The painting uses soft, blended colors and gentle light to show the scene. The artist focused on everyday moments, like feeding a pet or looking out a window. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more of this artist’s work.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour drawing titled *Blue and Tawny*, signed by Fred Roe in 1914.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Portrait of Fred Roe
Artist

Fred Roe

Frederic 'Fred' Roe was a genre artist and illustrator, best known for his paintings of landscapes, portraits and military scenes.

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