Figure Digging in Sand Dunes, Northern France

Oil sketch by William Lionel Wyllie. It depicts a lone figure digging in sand dunes in Northern France. It appears that figure is carrying something on his shoulder. There is vegetation growing on the dunes on the left side, extending towards the centre. There is a building in the centre background. Parts of the sky are coloured pink, whereas towards the top of the sketch is flecked with grey.

Object Details

ID: PAD0419
Collection: Fine art
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Wyllie, William Lionel
Date made: Probably late 1860-70s
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: 136 mm x 252 mm
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