Fishermen of Marsaxlokk

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Art / Paintings

Object TypePainting

Registration NumberMMM 004336

DescriptionThis painting shows the Fishermen of Marsaxlokk, painted by renowed British artist, George Large. Influenced by the works of Edward Burra and Stanley Spencer, Large has created a style of his own with particular interest in shapes and working with location, activity, and colour. He is known for the exaggeration of the bodily form and his figures consist of mostly male figures. This painting honours the hard-working fishermen and the traditional characteristics of Maltese boats.Technique

Mixed media on canvas on pencil preparatory drawing. Commercially prepared canvas with gesso preparation layer.

Dimensions150.3 x 250cm

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