Artwork
Pilgrim
Pilgrim is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist William Howard Yorke. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.
About this work
Overview
Pilgrim is an 1890 oil painting by William Howard Yorke, primarily depicting a sailing ship in motion.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a sailing vessel with a prominent white sail, navigating turbulent waters. A lighthouse and distant landscape in the background add contextual depth, emphasizing the maritime environment.
Technique & Style
The painting conveys a sense of dynamism through the depiction of billowing sails and choppy waters, achieved through Yorke's use of oil paint to capture the play of light on water and sky.
History & Provenance
Created in 1890, Pilgrim is part of the collection at the National Library of Wales.
Context
While the specific context of its creation is not detailed here, the work reflects late 19th-century interests in maritime themes in art.
Legacy
Information on the painting's broader impact or legacy beyond its existence in the National Library of Wales collection is not provided.
Artist & collection
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Grace' of Flatholme
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The Golden State Entering New York Harbor
The Tern Schooner "Minnie G. Loud"