Artwork
Evening, Mornington, Victoria, Australia
Evening, Mornington, Victoria, Australia is a watercolor work on paper by the Australian Aboriginal Painting artist Sir Ernest Daryl Lindsay. It dates from 1932 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Evening, Mornington, Victoria, Australia is a watercolour painting created by Sir Ernest Daryl Lindsay in 1932. The artist signed the work.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts three tall ships moored on a sandy shore, with calm water reflecting the vessels and nearby figures. Distant hills and soft clouds are visible in the light sky.
Technique & Style
Loose, sketchy brushstrokes give the scene a spontaneous, lively quality, capturing the boats and water in a fleeting moment.
History & Provenance
The painting was executed in 1932 by Sir Ernest Daryl Lindsay, an Australian artist.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir Ernest Daryl Lindsay (1889–1976) was an artist, born in Creswick.
