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They shall be chased as the chaff before the wind
They shall be chased as the chaff before the wind is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Charles Sims. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This watercolour painting, 'They shall be chased as the chaff before the wind', is a work by Charles Sims depicting a woman in a field.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows a woman, dressed in a light dress and hat, walking through a field with a small bag, accompanied by a child. The woman's blurred face and the loose brushstrokes conveying movement suggest a moment captured in time.
Technique & Style
The artist employed quick, sketchy strokes to convey a sense of movement, characteristic of outdoor painting. The loose brushwork and emphasis on capturing light and motion are reminiscent of Impressionist techniques.
History & Provenance
The painting was exhibited at the Leicester Galleries in 1906 as lot 21 and was purchased by R. Clarke Edwardes.
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Artist
Charles Henry Sims (28 January 1873, Islington–13 April 1928, St. Boswells) was a British figurative painter known for his portraits and landscapes. He initially became renowned as a leading Edwardian painter, but…
