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Polar Bears asleep

William Walls

1909

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Early Modern Animal

Dominant colour

Polar Bears asleep is a 1909 watercolor by William Walls, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: William Walls
When & what style?: 1909 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows three polar bears sleeping. They are all lying down, with their heads resting on the ground. The bears are depicted in a light color, with some darker shading to give them depth. The background is a muted greenish-brown color. The bears appear to be in a natural setting, possibly in the Arctic. The artist has used soft brushstrokes to capture the texture of their fur. The overall effect is one of calmness and serenity. If you're interested in learning more about the technique used in this painting, you might want to look up "sfumato".