1922
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Arteries of Great Britain: The Clyde is a 1922 by William Walcot, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a bustling industrial landscape. In the foreground, a large ship is under construction, with a crane towering above it. The ship's hull is partially built, and workers are visible on the dock. In the background, other ships and buildings are visible, with smoke rising from the factories. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the depiction of the industrial scene. The colors are muted, with shades of gray and brown dominating the palette. The painting is a great example of William Walcot's work, and you can learn more about his style by looking up 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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