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A. S. Neill, by Ishbel McWhirter, watercolor, 1964

A. S. Neill

Ishbel McWhirter

1964

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

A. S. Neill is a 1964 watercolor by Ishbel McWhirter, a contemporary_abstract work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Ishbel McWhirter
When & what style?
1964 · contemporary_abstract
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolour painting depicts a man sitting in a chair, looking directly at the viewer. He is dressed in a suit and tie, with his hands resting on his lap. The background of the painting is a soft, muted colour, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The artist has used loose brushstrokes to create a sense of movement and energy in the painting. The colours are muted, with shades of blue and green dominating the palette. The overall effect is one of calmness and serenity. The painting is a portrait of A. S. Neill, created by Ishbel McWhirter in 1964. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up "sfumato".

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