Convoy Passing An Island by Eric Ravilious

Convoy Passing An Island 

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painting, watercolor

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painting

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landscape

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oil painting

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watercolor

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genre-painting

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watercolor

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realism

"Convoy Passing An Island" is a watercolor painting by the British artist Eric Ravilious, known for his stylized depictions of the English countryside and everyday life. The artwork features a view of a coastal island with simple buildings and a stone wall, all rendered with a meticulous attention to detail and a quiet sense of realism. In the background, a line of ships, possibly a convoy, sails across a stormy sea. The composition highlights the contrast between the natural and the manmade, with the ships and buildings set against the vast expanse of the ocean and sky, creating a sense of serenity and isolation. The painting captures the beauty and tranquility of the landscape, while also hinting at the potential dangers of the war-torn world that Ravilious lived in.

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