Artwork
A Girl Angler
A Girl Angler is a watercolor work on paper by the Regionalist artist Charles Robinson. It dates from 1930 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A Girl Angler is a 1930 watercolour painting by Charles Robinson, portraying a youthful female figure immersed in the activity of angling, characterized by expressive brushwork and a vibrant colour palette.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, a young girl standing on a rocky shoreline, conveys a sense of dynamic engagement with her surroundings through her pose and the curved fishing line, evoking a moment of serene yet active contemplation.
Technique & Style
Robinson's execution combines loose, spontaneous brushstrokes with a nuanced blend of blues, greens, browns, and touches of yellow and orange, achieving depth and atmosphere, reflective of his eclectic influences ranging from Dürer to Japanese prints.
History & Provenance
Bequeathed to the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1982 as part of a 27-piece donation by the artist's daughter, Edith Mary Robinson, highlighting the family's enduring connection to the artistic community.
Context
As the son of Thomas Robinson and brother of William Heath Robinson, Charles Robinson's work, including A Girl Angler, reflects the broader artistic inclinations of his family, known for their contributions to watercolour, illustration, and design.
Legacy
While specific lasting impacts of A Girl Angler on the broader art historical canon are not prominently documented, the piece contributes to the understanding of Robinson's stylistic evolution and the continued appreciation of early 20th-century British watercolour practices.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles Robinson painted dreamy watercolors in the 1930s, soft hills, medieval villages, and gentle nudes all in delicate washes.
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