Artwork
A Farmhouse, Perroz Guirec, Brittany
A Farmhouse, Perroz Guirec, Brittany is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Alexander Graham. It dates from 1875 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A Farmhouse, Perroz Guirec, Brittany is a drawing by Alexander Graham, signed 'A.G.' on the reverse of its original frame and inscribed with its title.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a simple Breton farmhouse with a steep roof and stone walls, surrounded by a fenced yard with a figure, cart, and trees in the background, capturing a quiet, everyday moment.
Technique & Style
Graham employed quick, sketchy strokes and wash to convey light and shadow, achieving a soft, light effect that emphasizes the scene's tranquility.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alexander Graham loved to paint North African ruins and coastlines with watercolours and drawings around 1885.
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