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

AcquisitionPurchased in 1960.

CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDAG003390

Keywords

About MeIn 1834 William Allan travelled to Spain, following the example of fellow countryman, David Roberts. He sailed for Cadiz and Gibraltar and travelled across southern Spain being inspired by its architecture but also, as we see here, by its people.

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.