The Solent
1920
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1920
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Solent is a 1920 by Muirhead Bone, depicting britain, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a windy coastal scene split into two parts. The top half is a swirling mass of lines—like wind or waves—filling the sky. Below, a quiet village sits on a hill, with fields and trees leading down to a river or harbor, where a few boats float. The artist used fast, jagged strokes for the sky, making it feel alive. The village below stays calm, with careful lines for buildings and paths. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more works like this.
