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Southall uses areas of almost flat, rich colour within clearly defined outlines. This style stems from his admiration of early Italian art and also from his interest in Eastern art. He owned a set of Moghal miniatures and made sketches of Persian manuscripts in the British Museum.
Title
The Return of the Fishermen
Date
1938
Medium
tempera on board
Measurements
H 19 x W 30.4 cm
Accession number
BATVG : P : 1980.8.6
Acquisition method
bequeathed by Olaf Baker, 1974
Work type
Painting