Artwork
Slate Wharf on the Bank of a River
Slate Wharf on the Bank of a River is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist Paul Falconer Poole. It dates from 1825 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Slate Wharf on the Bank of a River is a watercolour painting that captures a serene riverside scene, focusing on a slate wharf and its surrounding landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tranquil riverbank with a weathered boat, a pile of slate slabs, and distant hills. The emphasis is on the stillness and calmness of the natural setting, with minimal background detail.
Technique & Style
The artist employed soft, watery colours and loose brushstrokes to convey the serenity of the scene, prioritizing atmosphere over sharp details.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection, where it is available for public viewing.
Artist & collection
Artist
Paul Falconer Poole (1807–1879) was a British subject and genre painter. Though self-taught, his fine feeling for colour, poetic sympathy, and dramatic power gained Poole a high position among British artists.
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