Maxwell Balfour

British, 1874 - 1914

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The image shows a coastal landscape with the horizon at the top, where the sky meets the sea and a distant cityscape. A rainbow arches down from the clouds, adding color to the sky. The brushstrokes are soft and flowing, typical of watercolor techniques, contributing to a dreamlike quality. The color palette includes shades of blue, gray, green, and hints of red, with warmer tones indicating buildings and land formations. In the distance, mountains rise against the sky, partially shadowed and misty.
Maxwell Balfour, Cape Town, 1900, watercolor and gouache on blue wove paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1995.52.3

Cape Town

Maxwell Balfour · 1900 · watercolor and gouache on blue wove paper ·  Accession ID  1995.52.3

The image shows an elevated view of a scene with a distant hill or mound topped with a structure. The horizon is set mid-way, with the top of the hill prominently rising in the distance. The brushstrokes are soft and blend watercolors in a light manner that defines the trees and landscape features. The color palette consists of muted earth tones such as browns, greens, and purplish ochre. Grass fields with hints of greens and browns are in the foreground, leading to a line of trees. In the background, the sky appears overcast with a muted palette blending into the terrain.
Maxwell Balfour, The Fort, Srinagar, 1896, watercolor and gouache over graphite on brown wove paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1995.52.4

The Fort, Srinagar

Maxwell Balfour · 1896 · watercolor and gouache over graphite on brown wove paper ·  Accession ID  1995.52.4