At the Wharf
1900
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1900
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
At the Wharf is a 1900 watercolor by Joseph Richard Bagshawe, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a row of old ships tied up at a dock. The watercolor is loose and sketchy, with quick brushstrokes that leave some areas fuzzy. The ships have tall masts and look weathered, while the buildings behind them are simple and slightly faded. The artist used light colors and left some white space to suggest light hitting the scene. The painting feels quick, like a snapshot of a busy harbor. Next, look up Joseph Richard Bagshawe to see more of his work.
