Artwork
A Moonlight Scene
A Moonlight Scene is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist Henry Stacy Marks. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
He built his name on watercolours, especially birds from cockatoos to penguins.
Henry Stacy Marks painted A Moonlight Scene around 1870-1890.
This watercolour shows two long-legged birds at rest by a moonlit river.
Marks liked to paint birds and later focused on long-legged types like these.
He built his name on watercolours, especially birds from cockatoos to penguins.
Late in life he became known for calm scenes of herons and egrets.
Next time you visit the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Overview
A Moonlight Scene is a watercolour painting by Henry Stacey Marks, created between 1870 and 1890. It depicts a serene nocturnal scene by a river.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features two long-legged birds standing calmly by a moonlit river, gazing across the water. The tranquil atmosphere evokes a sense of stillness and contemplation.
Technique & Style
Marks executed the work in watercolour, a medium in which he was particularly skilled. The painting showcases his ability to capture the subtleties of light and atmosphere.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Victoria and Albert Museum, reflecting its significance within Marks' oeuvre and the broader context of late 19th-century British art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Henry Stacy Marks (13 September 1829 – 9 January 1898) was a British artist who took a particular interest in Shakespearean and medieval themes in his early career and later in decorative art depicting birds and ornithologists as well as…
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