Artwork

A Fishing Boat in Dieppe Harbour

A Fishing Boat in Dieppe Harbour, by Christopher Wood, oil, 1929
A Fishing Boat in Dieppe Harbour, by Christopher Wood, oil, 1929

A Fishing Boat in Dieppe Harbour is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Christopher Wood. It dates from 1929 and is held in the collection of the Tate Britain.

About this work

Overview

A Fishing Boat in Dieppe Harbour is an oil painting by Christopher Wood, created in 1929, and is part of the Tate Britain collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene harbor scene with a fishing boat in the foreground, surrounded by buildings and a grassy hill in the background. The calm atmosphere is conveyed through the depiction of the boat and its surroundings.

Technique & Style

The work features a muted color palette dominated by greens, browns, and grays, and employs chiaroscuro to create depth and dimension, drawing attention to the boat and its environment.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Christopher Wood

Artist

Christopher Wood

Christopher Wood (1901–1930) was an artist, born in Knowsley.

Tate Britain

Museum

Tate Britain

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