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Rainy Afternoon, by Robert Graham Dryden Alexander, watercolor, 1911

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Overview

Rainy Afternoon is a 1911 watercolor by Robert Graham Dryden Alexander, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Robert Graham Dryden Alexander
When & what style?
1911 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a muddy road winding through a quiet, leafless forest. A lone horse and cart roll along the path, kicking up small clouds of dust. The trees loom dark against a pale sky, their branches tangled and bare. The artist used quick, loose brushstrokes—some areas look almost sketchy, like they were painted fast. The watercolor blends into soft, misty patches, especially in the sky. Next, check out Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

The story of this work

Overview

The watercolour *Rainy Afternoon* by Robert Graham Dryden Alexander, dated 1911, is marked with the artist’s signature and an inscribed alternate title.

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About the artist

Artist

Robert Graham Dryden Alexander

Robert Graham Dryden Alexander (1875–1945) was an artist, born in London.

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