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A View of Clonskeagh, County Dublin with Figures Bathing, by Thomas Roberts, oil, 1903

A View of Clonskeagh, County Dublin with Figures Bathing

Thomas Roberts

1903

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland

Dominant colour

Overview

A View of Clonskeagh, County Dublin with Figures Bathing is a 1903 oil by Thomas Roberts, held at National Gallery of Ireland.

Who painted this?
Thomas Roberts
When & what style?
1903
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Ireland

About this work

This painting shows a serene landscape with a river flowing through it. In the foreground, people are bathing and playing in the water, while others stand on the riverbank. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and buildings, with a cloudy sky above. The artist's use of color and light creates a sense of warmth and tranquility, drawing the viewer into the peaceful atmosphere of the scene. The figures in the painting are depicted in various poses, adding a sense of movement and energy to the composition. To learn more about the artist's techniques, look up the technique of glazing.

About the artist

Portrait of Thomas Roberts
Artist

Thomas Roberts

Thomas William Roberts (8 March 1856 – 14 September 1931) was an English-born Australian artist and a key member of the Heidelberg School art movement, also known as Australian impressionism.

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