Artwork
Great Gable from Kirk Fell
Great Gable from Kirk Fell is a watercolor work on paper by Delmar Harmwood Banner. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Great Gable from Kirk Fell is a 1920 watercolour on paper by Delmar Harmwood Banner, depicting a mountain landscape in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows Great Gable, a large mountain with a flat top and steep sides, viewed from Kirk Fell. The scene is characterized by a play of light and shadow on the mountain's terrain.
Technique & Style
The watercolour features detailed rendering of shadows and highlights, capturing the effect of sunlight on the mountain. The artist's use of colour and shading conveys a sense of depth and texture in the landscape.
Artist & collection
Artist
Delmar Harmwood Banner painted British landscapes in watercolour between about 1920 and 1948.
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