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Scene on the Quay at Salonika

W. T. Maud

1902

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Early Modern

Dominant colour

Scene on the Quay at Salonika is a 1902 by W. T. Maud, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: W. T. Maud
When & what style?: 1902
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This sketch shows three men by a dock. One man in a tall hat stands with his arms out, like he’s explaining something. The other two—one with a beard and a hat, the other younger—are leaning in, listening. A small boat and barrels sit behind them, and ships loom in the background. The artist used quick, scratchy lines to show movement and texture, especially in the clothing and water. The faces and hands are detailed, while the background fades into loose strokes. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shading with layers of lines.

The story of this work

Overview

The drawing *Scene on the Quay at Salonika* by W. T. Maud, created in 1902, depicts a waterfront setting in Salonika. As a war artist and correspondent for *The Graphic*, Maud documented scenes tied to contemporary events, including the 1901 kidnapping of American missionary Ellen Stone by IMRO-affiliated bandits. The work reflects the historical context of political unrest in the region during that period.

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About the artist

Artist

W. T. Maud

W. T. Maud drew city scenes in ink and pencil around the turn of the 20th century. One of their surviving drawings, *Scene on the Quay at Salonika* (1902), shows dockside life with quick, confident lines and a muted…

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