Artwork
Bristol Docks 2
Bristol Docks 2 is a watercolor work on paper by the Contemporary Realist artist Raymond Spurrier. It dates from 1989 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Bristol Docks 2 is a watercolour painting by Raymond Spurrier, created around 1989. It is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a bustling harbor scene, featuring a prominent crane, a yellow tugboat, and a distinctive brick tower with a red window and weather vane. The background is filled with buildings and ships, with a church spire visible above the rooftops.
Technique & Style
Spurrier employed watercolour to achieve a mix of flat colours and soft washes, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. The crane and tower are highlighted against the lighter sky and water, drawing the viewer's attention to these key elements.
Artist & collection
Artist
British watercolorist Raymond Spurrier painted the pulse of everyday scenes in mid-century Britain—harvesters in golden fields, the still-weathered docks of Bristol after storms.
