Launching the Boat
Artist
Walter Bayes
(London, England, 1869 - 1956)
Mediumoil on canvas stretched on hardboard
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsOverall: Height: 54.5 cm, Width: 71.7 cm
Frame: Height: 68.2 cm, Width: 84.8 cm
Frame: Height: 68.2 cm, Width: 84.8 cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1939 with income from the Murray Fund.
Copyright© Walter Bayes
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG002174
About MeA founder member of the Camden Town Group, Walter Bayes frequented the Fitzroy Street gatherings and formed a close friendship with Sickert. However, although he exhibited with them, Bayes differed from the other Camden Town artists in his choice of subjects and technique. He had little interest in urban scenes or thick impasto paint and as here, preferred rural scenes.More About Me
Push, push! he heaves on the pole, the beachside helper just came for a stroll, a paddling onlooker mocks, "all aboard quickly, and keep clear of the rocks!"
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