Artwork
River Ouse
River Ouse is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Alexander Ignatius Roche. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
About this work
Overview
River Ouse is a 1918 oil painting by Alexander Ignatius Roche, a member of the Glasgow Boys, a late 19th-century artistic group. The work captures a serene river scene, characterized by its emphasis on light and atmosphere, hallmarks of the impressionist movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tranquil riverbank with two boats, a tree-lined foreground, and a distant figure, conveying a sense of peacefulness and human presence within a natural setting.
Technique & Style
Roche employed warm colors and soft brushstrokes to evoke calm, drawing on impressionist principles to create an inviting, light-filled atmosphere.
History & Provenance
Created in 1918, River Ouse is part of the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alexander Ignatius Roche (17 August 1861 – 10 March 1921) RSA NEAC RP was a Scottish artist in the late 19th century and an important figure in the "Glasgow Boys".
