H.M.S. Princess Royal at Scapa Flow

1918

Sir Muirhead Bone

Associated Names
Muirhead Bone

Artist, Scottish, 1876 - 1953

This is a painting of a scene with sailors gathered in a smoking room or social setting. The image shows an informal gathering with individuals engaged in conversation, some standing, others sitting, and a musician with a cello-like instrument. The atmosphere is relaxed and lively, with loose brushwork and muted colors typical of the early 20th century. The figures are dressed in traditional sailor uniforms, and the setting suggests a ship's interior, possibly with curtains and simple furnishings. The artist aims to depict camaraderie and leisure in a naval environment. This is in the style of Walter Sickert.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    charcoal and graphite with watercolor heightened with white

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 27.1 x 37.8 cm (10 11/16 x 14 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.1517


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

LJR (Lugt Supp.1760b)

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Muirhead Bone / HMS "Princess Royal" / at Scapa 1918; lower left in charcoal: Smoking Concert

Wikidata ID

Q64632033

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