Sunshine and Shadow

1890s

Frank Meadow Sutcliffe

Associated Names
Frank Meadow Sutcliffe

Artist, British, 1853 - 1941

The image shows a dock scene seen from a slightly raised angle, looking along a waterfront filled with moored sailboats. The horizon is unclear, stopping at the dock's end. The boats and rigging are visible against a bright sky. The sails of the closest boat catch the light, contrasting with the darker vessels. The overall color scheme includes soft browns and beiges. In the distance, a pathway on the dock leads towards two human figures, adding depth to the scene.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mary and Dan Solomon; purchase and gift to NGA, 2006.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by artist's hand, lower left under image in graphite: Frank M. Sutcliffe

Wikidata ID

Q64147668

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