Artwork
Scopus
Scopus is a watercolor work on paper by the Post-Impressionist artist Tristram James Ellis. It dates from 1909 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Scopus is a watercolour painting created by Tristram James Ellis in 1909. It depicts a serene landscape scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows two figures walking along a rocky path on a hillside, one leading a donkey. The scene is set against a backdrop of dry, rolling hills and distant mountains, evoking a sense of tranquility.
Technique & Style
Ellis employed light, watery brushstrokes to convey texture and movement, while maintaining a muted colour palette that emphasizes form and light.
History & Provenance
The work was acquired at a Bonhams auction on March 31, 1983, for £33.
Artist & collection
Artist
Tristram Ellis spent years walking Cyprus with a sketchbook, returning to England to paint its landscapes from memory.
