Artwork
Rainy Afternoon
Rainy Afternoon is a watercolor work on paper by the Post-Impressionist artist Robert Graham Dryden Alexander. It dates from 1911 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Dated 1911, 'Rainy Afternoon' is a watercolour by Robert Graham Dryden Alexander, signed by the artist and bearing an alternate title.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene, leafless forest scene with a winding muddy road, a lone horse and cart, and dark trees set against a pale sky.
Technique & Style
Loose, rapid brushstrokes characterise the work, with some areas appearing sketchy. The watercolour technique creates soft, misty effects, particularly in the sky.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Robert Graham Dryden Alexander
Robert Graham Dryden Alexander (1875–1945) was an artist, born in London.
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