Who painted Cutting Timber, Aix-les-Bains?

Cutting Timber, Aix-les-Bains was painted by Alfred East in 1902.

Where can I see Cutting Timber, Aix-les-Bains?

Cutting Timber, Aix-les-Bains is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Cutting Timber, Aix-les-Bains?

Cutting Timber, Aix-les-Bains is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Cutting Timber, Aix-les-Bains

Alfred East , 1902

Cutting Timber, Aix-les-Bains is a watercolor work on paper 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

Cutting Timber, Aix-les-Bains, a 1902 watercolour by Sir Alfred East, captures a serene wooded landscape with figures engaged in timber-cutting activities in the middle ground.

Subject & Meaning

The scene conveys a sense of peacefulness, emphasizing the harmony between human activity and nature. The diminutive scale of the figures relative to the expansive landscape reinforces this tranquil, open atmosphere.

Technique & Style

East employed loose, expressive brushstrokes to evoke light and movement, particularly in the foliage. A muted colour palette, dominated by greens and browns, blends the elements of the scene together.

History & Provenance

Created in 1902, the watercolour's current location or ownership details are not specified here, though comparable works can be found at the Victoria and Albert Museum.