Artwork
Rochester Bridge
Rochester Bridge is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Dugald Sutherland MacColl. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Rochester Bridge is a 1950 watercolour by Dugald Sutherland MacColl, capturing a serene riverside scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tranquil harbor with a three-masted ship and buildings in the foreground, set against a backdrop of distant hills and a hazy sky.
Technique & Style
MacColl employed loose, expressive brushstrokes and a subdued colour palette dominated by blues and grays, conveying a sense of immediacy and calm.
History & Provenance
Created in 1950 by Dugald Sutherland MacColl, the work reflects the artist's skill in watercolour, a medium he used to capture fleeting impressions.
Artist & collection
Artist
Dugald Sutherland MacColl was a Scottish watercolour painter, art critic, lecturer and writer. He was keeper of the Tate Gallery for five years.
