Southend Pier during Naval Review

About this work

The painting depicts a scene of Southend Pier during a naval review, with a large crowd of people gathered on the pier. The pier stretches out into the distance, with several ships visible in the water. In the foreground, a group of people are standing at the edge of the pier, looking out at the ships. They are dressed in formal attire, suggesting that this is a special occasion. The atmosphere is one of excitement and celebration, with the crowd gathered to watch the naval review. The painting is a watercolour, created by Claude Walker in 1909. It is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum. To learn more about the artist's use of watercolour, explore the technique of sfumato.