Hercules Brabazon Brabazon

Sharpe, Hercules Brabazon
British, 1821 - 1906

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The image displays intersecting lines and rectangular shapes forming an abstract design. It features a central vertical column with bright orange geometric shapes on top, and green and blue hues on the side. The floor has a pattern resembling a mosaic or tiles.
Hercules Brabazon Brabazon, Interior of an Exotic Palace, c. 1867, graphite and red and white chalks with white gouache on wove paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1995.52.6.b

Interior of an Exotic Palace

Hercules Brabazon Brabazon · c. 1867 · graphite and red and white chalks with white gouache on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1995.52.6.b
This is a drawing of an interior scene with arches and draped fabric. The scene captures a softly lit interior space with tall, rounded arches that divide the area into different sections. In the center, several pieces of draped fabric or flags hang from poles, surrounded by ornate lattice or grill work. To the left, figures are lightly sketched. The use of charcoal and pastel shades gives a calm, muted atmosphere. Light enters from the arched openings, illuminating parts of the floor. The overall composition feels airy and spacious, with a focus on light and shadow on architectural elements.
Hercules Brabazon Brabazon, Constantine, c. 1867, graphite and red and white chalks with white gouache on wove paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1995.52.6.a

Constantine

Hercules Brabazon Brabazon · c. 1867 · graphite and red and white chalks with white gouache on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1995.52.6.a
The image shows a low angle view looking across a calm body of water towards a distant cityscape. The horizon is placed just below the middle of the composition, featuring a skyline with a prominent tall bell tower and architectural structures spread across the view. The painting's technique uses soft, fluid brushstrokes that blend seamlessly into one another. The color palette is composed of muted tones, with grays and blues predominating, while soft pastel hues of peach, pink, and orange highlight the buildings and sailboats along the waterline, creating a subtle contrast against the dusky sky.
Hercules Brabazon Brabazon, Venetian Capriccio with a Campanile, watercolor and gouache over graphite on gray wove paper, Joseph F. McCrindle Collection, 2009.70.50

Venetian Capriccio with a Campanile

Hercules Brabazon Brabazon · watercolor and gouache over graphite on gray wove paper ·  Accession ID  2009.70.50
The image shows a view across a body of water, likely depicting a cityscape at a distance. The horizon line is low, marked by faint silhouettes of architectural forms with soft edges. The horizon features blurred structures, possibly buildings or monuments, rendered in smudged brushstrokes blending seamlessly. The color palette is muted with shades of gray dominating the sky, and hints of warm tones like soft yellows and reds on the structures. In the water close by, cool blue tones create a reflection of the skyline.
Hercules Brabazon Brabazon, The Salute and the Palazzo Ducale from the Bacino di San Marco, watercolor, gouache, and pastel over graphite on gray wove paper, Joseph F. McCrindle Collection, 2009.70.57

The Salute and the Palazzo Ducale from the Bacino di San Marco

Hercules Brabazon Brabazon · watercolor, gouache, and pastel over graphite on gray wove paper ·  Accession ID  2009.70.57
The image depicts a landscape viewed from above. The horizon is in the middle of the canvas, with water stretching across. Faint architectural forms suggesting buildings are visible on the left and right edges. The brushwork is soft and fluid, creating an ethereal quality. The color palette includes light blues, sandy beiges, and darker tones for detail. The watercolor technique gives a transparent, delicate appearance to the scene.
Hercules Brabazon Brabazon, A Gondola Passing Under a Bridge in Venice, watercolor and gouache over graphite on wove paper, Joseph F. McCrindle Collection, 2009.70.58

A Gondola Passing Under a Bridge in Venice

Hercules Brabazon Brabazon · watercolor and gouache over graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2009.70.58
The image displays a bird's-eye view of a landscape with an elongated, cylindrical tower positioned off-center to the right. The horizon sits about a third from the top of the painting, separating a sky with soft blue and light beige tones. Earthy brown and greenish streaks imply buildings and foliage closer to us. The loose brushstrokes convey movement and atmosphere. Further out, the landscape features muted cream and gray hues, suggesting distant towns or structures. Warm earthy tones and soft blues dominate the color palette, creating a tranquil and expansive visual effect.
Hercules Brabazon Brabazon, A Campanile among Ruins, gouache and watercolor with white heightening over graphite on wove paper, Joseph F. McCrindle Collection, 2009.70.55

A Campanile among Ruins

Hercules Brabazon Brabazon · gouache and watercolor with white heightening over graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2009.70.55
The image shows an aerial view overlooking a series of architectural structures. There is a larger, more detailed building on the left with smaller, less detailed structures on the right. The painting features loose, impressionistic brushstrokes with a warm color palette dominated by beige, blues, and hints of red.
Hercules Brabazon Brabazon, Palaces on the Grand Canal in Venice, watercolor and gouache with white heightening over graphite on wove paper, Joseph F. McCrindle Collection, 2009.70.53

Palaces on the Grand Canal in Venice

Hercules Brabazon Brabazon · watercolor and gouache with white heightening over graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2009.70.53
The image offers an elevated perspective showing the ground, buildings in the distance, and a relatively high horizon. A white building with purple and yellow hues is prominent. Loose and fluid brushstrokes give an impressionistic feel. The color palette includes soft pastels and vibrant accents, with light blues in the sky and hints of yellow, purple, and pink on the structures. Figures in red are seen near us, adding touches of liveliness. The scene conveys a sense of space and depth under the expansive sky.
Hercules Brabazon Brabazon, Walls of a North African City, watercolor over graphite on laid paper, Joseph F. McCrindle Collection, 2009.70.59

Walls of a North African City

Hercules Brabazon Brabazon · watercolor over graphite on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2009.70.59
The image displays a landscape with loosely painted features. The horizon is low, with hills or mountains in soft blues and greys. The painting style uses fluid watercolor brushstrokes, creating a dreamy effect. Earthy tones and splashes of color suggest a beach or shoreline setting. The color palette is airy, with blues, beiges, and whites dominating. The sky is expansive, light, and minimally clouded, contributing to the serene atmosphere.
Hercules Brabazon Brabazon, A Landscape with Mountains and a Stream, watercolor over graphite on wove paper, Joseph F. McCrindle Collection, 2009.70.56

A Landscape with Mountains and a Stream

Hercules Brabazon Brabazon · watercolor over graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2009.70.56
The image shows a classical building surrounded by smaller structures. The painting has loose brushstrokes and a color palette of warm tones, with hints of green and blue-gray. Vegetation is depicted with loose strokes in greens and browns. The sky is a blend of brown and blue hues.
Hercules Brabazon Brabazon, Temple of Vesta at Tivoli, watercolor heightened with white gouache over graphite on brown wove paper, Joseph F. McCrindle Collection, 2009.70.51

Temple of Vesta at Tivoli

Hercules Brabazon Brabazon · watercolor heightened with white gouache over graphite on brown wove paper ·  Accession ID  2009.70.51

Bibliography

1907

  • Ref Number: IV.498
    T.-B.IV.498