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Revellers arriving at a palace

Charles Robinson

1930

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Art Nouveau Early Modern Architectural

Dominant colour

Revellers arriving at a palace is a 1930 watercolor by Charles Robinson, a Art Nouveau work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Charles Robinson
When & what style?: 1930 · Art Nouveau
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

The painting shows a large, ornate building with many columns and arches. The building is light-colored and has a lot of details carved into it. There are some people standing in front of the building, but they are not very clear. The building looks like it might be a palace or a very fancy house. It has a lot of windows and doors, and there are some statues on top of it. The people in front of the building are dressed in old-fashioned clothes, which makes the painting look like it was made a long time ago. This painting is by Charles Robinson, and it is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour by Charles Robinson from 1930 depicts revellers arriving at a palace, signed by the artist. The work was part of a bequest of 27 pieces by Robinson to the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1982, donated by his daughter, Edith Mary Robinson. Robinson, known for his watercolours, illustrations, and decorative work, was the son of wood engraver Thomas Robinson and brother to illustrators William and Thomas Heath Robinson. His artistic style drew from diverse influences, including Albrecht Dürer, the Pre-Raphaelites, and Japanese prints.

Read the full account in the museum source.