Open full image Pin
Skiff in Waves (recto) and Figures in Landscape (verso), by Unknown, oil, 1913

Skiff in Waves (recto) and Figures in Landscape (verso)

Unknown

1913

oil

canvas

From the collection of Brooklyn Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Skiff in Waves (recto) and Figures in Landscape (verso) is a 1913 oil by Unknown, held at Brooklyn Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1913
Where can I see it?
Brooklyn Museum

About this work

This painting shows a small boat in rough waters, with a person lying down inside. The boat is yellow and black, and the person is wearing a white shirt. In the background, there are some rocks and a tree. The colors are muted, with lots of blues and greens. The painting has a lot of movement and energy, with the waves crashing against the boat. The person in the boat seems to be relaxing, despite the rough seas. The painting is done in oil paint, which gives it a rich, textured look. If you like this painting, you might want to check out the Brooklyn Museum, which has many other interesting works of art.

About the artist

More by Unknown

Artifact World Gallery — 100,000 artworks Get the app