Two Spanish Sailors
Artist
Sir William Allan
(Edinburgh, Scotland, 1782 - 1850)
Date1834
Mediumpencil and watercolour on paper
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsOverall: Height: 14.6 cm, Width: 10.7 cm
Frame: Height: 55.7 cm, Width: 40.5 cm
Frame: Height: 55.7 cm, Width: 40.5 cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1960.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG003390
Keywords
The watercolour captures the light of the Mediterranean coast in this relaxed scene of two sailors on a break from their daily tasks. As in his architectural watercolours, Allan
pays special attention to the picturesque detail, concentrating on the colourful attire of the Spanish sailors.
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Sailors relaxing on their boat off the Mediterranean coast of Spain with Allan paying particular attention to their colourful attire.
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