Rosy Evening, Whitby
1906
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1906
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Rosy Evening, Whitby is a 1906 watercolor by Wilfrid Williams Ball, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This watercolor shows a quiet harbor town at dusk. The water is calm, with a few small boats tied to the shore. Houses with dark roofs cluster on a hill behind, and a crane stands near the water’s edge. The sky is soft and pale, washing everything in warm light. The artist used loose, quick brushstrokes to capture the fading light on the buildings and water. It feels like a moment frozen in time, with no people in sight—just stillness. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
The watercolour *Rosy Evening, Whitby* by Wilfrid Williams Ball, dated 1906, depicts a coastal scene in Whitby during twilight, characterized by warm hues. Signed and dated by the artist, the work captures the interplay of light and atmosphere along the shoreline.
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Wilfrid Williams Ball (1853–1917) was an artist, born in London.
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