On a P. & O.; Bay of Biscay

Sir Muirhead Bone

Associated Names
Muirhead Bone

Artist, Scottish, 1876 - 1953

The image displays the interior of a ship's deck. People are seen sitting on deck chairs engaging in conversation or looking outwards. Wooden beams and sparse furniture create a minimalist and inviting setting. In the background, other passengers lean on the railing, observing the sea extending towards the horizon. The horizon is visible in the upper third of the composition, with gentle waves under a subtly cloudy sky. The painting style is characterized by light, airy brushstrokes typical of watercolor, creating a soft and impressionistic effect. The color scheme includes gentle grays, muted blues, and subtle browns, with hints of color in the clothing, expressing a sense of calm and leisure.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.8 x 32.1 cm (9 x 12 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.1574


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

LJR (Lugt Supp.1760b)

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower center: Muirhead Bone; in later hand, lower right: Bay [o]f Biscay; lower center verso: 14; lower right verso: on a P. & O., Bay [of] Biscay

Wikidata ID

Q64632318

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