William Alfred Gibson (1866-1931)
| Artist Name | William Alfred Gibson (1866-1931) |
|---|---|
| Title | The Hay Barge |
| Description | A beautiful historical Dutch landscape boating oil painting by noted Scottish Impressionist artist William Alfred Gibson. The influence of the Dutch School and Corot can clearly be seen in this work. The sailing barges or hay barges were known as a 'stackies' to the men who operated them. Painted circa 1910, a loaded hay barge battles into the wind beneath a vast golden autumnal blustery sky, reflected in the rippled waters below. The low view point of the painting and flat landscape of Holland is built up in layers; the stunning rippled water in the foreground with the gold hay barge and another vessel. The water and sky are then divided by the green line of grassy bank. Dwellings are dotted amongst windswept trees above the green and finally the open expanse of creamy gold sky. A deceptively simple composition, the brushwork of the water, hay and sky along with the subtle golden tones are just beautiful. An excellent example of Gibson's work. Signed lower left. |
| Provenance | Fine Art Society. |
| Medium | Oil on Canvas |
| Size | 24 x 20 inches |
| Frame | Housed in a complementary frame, 32 inches by 28 inches and in good condition. |
| Condition | Good condition. |
| Biography | William Alfred Gibson (1866 - 1931). William Alfred Gibson was born in Glasgow in 1866 and educated in the city. He spent ten years in the Royal Glasgow Queen's Yeomanry and saw service in the Boer War. After the war he turned to painting, mostly landscapes in oil, being influenced by the Dutch school and Corot, both in subject matter and in the subdued tones of silvery greys, greens and browns which he used. His favourite subjects were river views in Scotland and Holland characterised by powerful leaden grey skies and broken brushwork. Gibson exhibited at the RA, RSA, GI and abroad. He worked in Scotland, England, Holland and France and his work is represented in several public collections. |
| Price | SOLD |
