Adrian Stokes

In the Dunes

c. 1920-1921
While working for a cotton-broker in Liverpool, Stokes was encouraged to pursue his artistic talents and enrolled in the Royal Academy School. He painted this work during winter in England, based on studies he made on a summer’s sojourn in Pas-de-Calais, near Hardelot, France. He used texture and colour to evoke the sand’s dryness and warmth, a striking contrast to the pool of water at centre. The entire picture is bathed in light, giving a serenity to the sensitively observed and painted scene.
Title
In the Dunes
Date
c. 1920-1921
Medium
Painting
Materials
oil on canvas
Dimensions
70.4 x 85.4 cm
Nationality
British
Credit line
Purchased 1921
Accession number
1822