The Lagoon

NBI ID468.I
TitleThe Lagoon
Mediumoil on panel
Dimensions8 x 5 3/4
Signature"R.A. Blakelock" lower right also inscribed, signed and dated 1896 verso
Current OwnerSotheby/Parke-Bernet
URL of Ownerhttp://www.sothebys.com/
CityState
Datelisted in the Knoedler photo library as of ca. 1915-16
ProvenanceKennedy; MAE; Fenn (?)
Published
ExhibitedKnoedler, 1973
Subject DescriptionIt is difficult, if not impossible, to discern the subject of this work as indicated by its note. Something liking the characteristic of foliage forms of the artist is suggested at the top of the panel. Otherwise it would seem to be a color improvisation with palette knife and broadly handled pigment.
ConditionSome typical crackling, not bitumen evident, no visible restoration.
Infra-red
UltraViolet
Color
X-ray
Additional Examination Notes