Artwork

A Corner in the Park, Aix-les-Bains : Morning

A Corner in the Park, Aix-les-Bains : Morning, by Alfred East, 1902
A Corner in the Park, Aix-les-Bains : Morning, by Alfred East, 1902

A Corner in the Park, Aix-les-Bains : Morning is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Alfred East. It dates from 1902 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

A Corner in the Park, Aix-les-Bains: Morning is a pencil drawing created by Sir Alfred East in 1902. It captures a serene scene in a park near Aix-les-Bains.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a tranquil park scene with tall trees, a winding path, and a few figures. The contrast between bare and leafy branches adds depth to the scene, while the distant figures convey a sense of everyday life.

Technique & Style

The artist employed loose, sketchy lines and soft shading to convey movement and atmosphere, prioritizing the capture of light and shadow over precise detail.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Alfred East

Artist

Alfred East

Alfred East (1844–1913) was an artist, born in Kettering.