Artwork

St Osyth's Quay

St Osyth's Quay, by Rowland Suddaby, watercolor, 1940
St Osyth's Quay, by Rowland Suddaby, watercolor, 1940

St Osyth's Quay is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist Rowland Suddaby. It dates from 1940 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

St Osyth's Quay is a watercolour painting depicting a village scene.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows the quay of St Osyth, a village with a medieval Priory and a history of boating. The scene captures the village's character.

Technique & Style

The watercolour features a dynamic sky with expressive clouds, reminiscent of John Constable's later works, suggesting a similar emphasis on capturing natural atmosphere.

Artist & collection

Artist

Rowland Suddaby

Rowland Suddaby (1912–1972) was a British artist and illustrator.