1922
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Arteries of Great Britain is a 1922 by William Walcot, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a cityscape with a river running through it. The river is lined with buildings and boats, and there are people walking along the riverbank. In the background, there are more buildings and what appears to be a bridge. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the architecture and the people. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and gray dominating the palette. The overall effect is one of calmness and serenity, with the river and the buildings creating a sense of harmony. The artist, William Walcot, was a British painter who was known for his cityscapes. This painting, "Arteries of Great Britain," is a good example of his work. If you're interested in learning more about William Walcot, you can check out his other paintings at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
William Walcot RE was a Russian-Scottish architect, graphic artist and etcher, notable as a architect of refined Art Nouveau in Moscow, Russia.
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