Artwork

Rainy Afternoon

Rainy Afternoon, by Robert Graham Dryden Alexander, watercolor, 1911
Rainy Afternoon, by Robert Graham Dryden Alexander, watercolor, 1911

Rainy Afternoon is a watercolor work on paper by the Post-Impressionist artist Robert Graham Dryden Alexander. It dates from 1911 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Dated 1911, 'Rainy Afternoon' is a watercolour by Robert Graham Dryden Alexander, signed by the artist and bearing an alternate title.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene, leafless forest scene with a winding muddy road, a lone horse and cart, and dark trees set against a pale sky.

Technique & Style

Loose, rapid brushstrokes characterise the work, with some areas appearing sketchy. The watercolour technique creates soft, misty effects, particularly in the sky.

Artist & collection