Artwork
Finistère
Finistère is a watercolor work on paper by the Contemporary Abstract artist Keith Vaughan. It dates from 1952 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Finistère is a watercolour painting by Keith Vaughan, executed in 1952, now part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene, isolated figure standing on a rocky shoreline, back turned, barefoot, and dressed in a simple skirt or wrap, accompanied by a calm horse with lowered head. A bucket in the figure’s hand and the horse’s pose imply a paused, everyday moment by the water.
Technique & Style
Vaughan employed loose, sketchy lines and predominantly muted earth tones, with selective use of white for the figure’s skin and bucket, set against a darker background, conveying a sense of spontaneity and simplicity.
History & Provenance
Created in 1952, Finistère is currently held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Keith Vaughan was a British painter, graphic artist, illustrator, photographer, teacher and journal writer.
