Artwork
It is Finished
It is Finished is a watercolor work on paper by the Art Brut artist Gilbert Harding Green. It dates from 1928 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
It is Finished is a 1928 watercolour study by Gilbert Harding Green, depicting a poignant scene in muted tones.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows the dead Christ accompanied by his mother and another figure, conveying a sense of sorrow or acceptance, as suggested by its title, a phrase referencing Christ's final words.
Technique & Style
Soft, blended colors create a gentle mood, with dark browns, grays, and blacks dominating the palette, punctuated by subtle golden highlights, and no harsh lines or bright contrasts.
Artist & collection
Artist
This British artist painted quiet, intimate scenes in watercolour around the 1920s and 1930s.
La Vieille: Que Crains-tu? Un large trou Noir! Il est vide peut-etre? (What are you afraid of? A wide black hole! It is empty, perhaps!)
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