Artwork
The Amber Pool
The Amber Pool is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edward Arthur Walton. It dates from 1907 and is held in the collection of the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Amber Pool is a 1907 oil painting by Edward Arthur Walton, a Scottish artist associated with the Düsseldorf school and post-impressionist movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene landscape featuring a large tree beside a pool, with cows grazing in the background under a pale blue sky, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
Technique & Style
Walton's use of warm colors and soft brushstrokes creates dappled shadows and a calm atmosphere, characteristic of his post-impressionist style.
History & Provenance
The Amber Pool is part of the collection at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edward Arthur Walton (15 April 1860 in Glanderston House, Barrhead, Renfrewshire – 18 March 1922 in Edinburgh) was a Scottish painter of landscapes and portraits, associated with the Düsseldorf school of painting.
