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Seascape II, by Harold Gilman, watercolor, 1890

Seascape II

Harold Gilman

1890

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Seascape II is a 1890 watercolor by Harold Gilman, a Impressionism work, depicting Beach, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Harold Gilman
When & what style?
1890 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a beach scene with a vast expanse of water in the background. The sky is light blue with a few clouds, and the water is depicted in various shades of blue and green. The beach is sandy, with some rocks scattered along the shore. The artist's use of watercolor creates a sense of softness and subtlety in the painting. The brushstrokes are gentle, and the colors blend together seamlessly. If you're interested in learning more about the Impressionist movement, which influenced this painting, you could explore the works of other artists who were part of this movement.

The story of this work

Overview

A seascape painting in pen and ink and watercolour, signed by the artist as H. Gilman.

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About the artist

Portrait of Harold Gilman
Artist

Harold Gilman

Harold John Wilde Gilman was a British painter of interiors, portraits and landscapes, and a founder-member of the Camden Town Group.

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