Artwork
Trawlers Entering Aberystwyth
Trawlers Entering Aberystwyth is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Alfred Worthington. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.
About this work
Overview
Trawlers Entering Aberystwyth is an 1896 oil painting by Alfred Worthington, capturing a dynamic maritime scene at Aberystwyth Harbour.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts three vessels—a fishing trawler and two sailboats—navigating rough seas near a rocky shoreline, with indications of fishing activity such as hauling nets. A red flag is visible on one ship.
Technique & Style
Worthington employed thick, expressive brushstrokes to convey the turmoil of the choppy water, white spray, and windy conditions, emphasizing the power of the natural environment.
History & Provenance
Created in 1896, the work is part of the collection at the National Library of Wales.
Artist & collection
Artist
English painter in the 1880s–90s, Worthington captured Welsh coastal life and village scenes in oil.
