Who painted Easter Sunday April 5th. 1896 from H.M.S. "Dryad"?

Easter Sunday April 5th. 1896 from H.M.S. "Dryad" was painted by Evelyn [Eveline] Alice Wanda Gorkiewicz in 1896.

Where can I see Easter Sunday April 5th. 1896 from H.M.S. "Dryad"?

Easter Sunday April 5th. 1896 from H.M.S. "Dryad" is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Easter Sunday April 5th. 1896 from H.M.S. "Dryad"?

Easter Sunday April 5th. 1896 from H.M.S. "Dryad" is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Easter Sunday April 5th. 1896 from H.M.S. "Dryad"

Evelyn [Eveline] Alice Wanda Gorkiewicz , 1896

Easter Sunday April 5th. 1896 from H.M.S. "Dryad" is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Evelyn [Eveline] Alice Wanda Gorkiewicz. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. Easter Sunday April 5th, 1896 from H.

About this work

Overview

Easter Sunday April 5th, 1896 from H.M.S. "Dryad" is a watercolour created by Evelyn Gorkiewicz in 1896, depicting a serene harbor scene.

Subject & Meaning

The watercolour captures a tranquil Easter Sunday morning in a bustling harbor, with numerous boats on calm waters, a distant city on a hill featuring domes and towers, and small birds on the surface. The scene conveys a sense of peacefulness.

Technique & Style

Gorkiewicz employed soft, light brushstrokes to convey the gentle movement of the water, and muted colors to maintain an airy and peaceful atmosphere throughout the composition.

History & Provenance

The work was acquired by the collection, along with its pair, from Appleby in December 1967 for £15. Additional contextual information is available in the Searight Archive.

Context

Similar topographical watercolours can be found in the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection, offering a broader context for Gorkiewicz's work.

Artist & collection

Artist

Evelyn [Eveline] Alice Wanda Gorkiewicz

This artist made small, precise watercolours of quiet moments at the turn of the 1900s, often recording reading rooms and shipboard life in soft blues and browns.

Museum

Victoria and Albert Museum

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