Who painted Scene on the Quay at Salonika?

Scene on the Quay at Salonika was painted by W. T. Maud in 1902.

Where can I see Scene on the Quay at Salonika?

Scene on the Quay at Salonika is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

Artwork

Scene on the Quay at Salonika

W. T. Maud , 1902

Scene on the Quay at Salonika is a drawing by W. T. Maud. It dates from 1902 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Scene on the Quay at Salonika is a drawing created by W. T. Maud in 1902. It is a representation of a waterfront scene, capturing the atmosphere of the city.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts three men engaged in conversation on a dock, with a small boat and barrels nearby, and ships in the background. The scene is likely related to the political unrest in the region, which Maud documented as a war artist and correspondent.

Technique & Style

Maud employed quick, expressive lines to convey movement and texture, particularly in the clothing and water. The faces and hands are rendered in more detail, while the background is treated with looser strokes, creating a sense of depth.

Artist & collection

Artist

W. T. Maud

W. T. Maud drew city scenes in ink and pencil around the turn of the 20th century. One of their surviving drawings, *Scene on the Quay at Salonika* (1902), shows dockside life with quick, confident lines and a muted…