Sur le Quai
1919
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1919
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a woman and a child sitting together on a quay. The woman has her arm around the child, and they are both looking at something in the distance. The woman is wearing a long dress, and the child is wearing a plaid shirt. The scene is depicted in muted colors, with the woman and child standing out against a softer background. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of movement and energy. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. Next, explore the works of artist William Lee Hankey.
