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Boys rowing a boat, by Henry Scott Tuke, watercolor, 1900

Boys rowing a boat

Henry Scott Tuke

1900

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Boys rowing a boat is a 1900 watercolor by Henry Scott Tuke, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Henry Scott Tuke
When & what style?
1900 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This small painting shows a rowboat on calm water with four figures inside. The colors are soft and muted—mostly blues, whites, and a little red. The brushstrokes are loose, giving it a sketchy, quick feel. The boat is simple, with no fancy details, and the figures look relaxed. The water around it is barely textured, almost like a smooth wash of paint. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour painting by Henry Scott Tuke from 1900 depicts boys rowing a boat, with the artist's initials and date included on the work.

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About the artist

Portrait of Henry Scott Tuke
Artist

Henry Scott Tuke

Henry Scott Tuke (12 June 1858 – 13 March 1929) was an English artist. His most notable work was in the Impressionist style and he is best known for his paintings of nude boys and young men. Trained at the Slade School…

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