‘Golden sands’ 1928 - Ian Potter Museum of Art

‘Golden sands’ 1928

 

Golden sands 1928 is a delicate watercolour by Ballarat-born Harold Herbert, an artist who was well known for his commitment to painting outdoors in the landscape (en plein air). Here, Herbert has captured a view we so enjoy when visiting the beach – the first glimpse of rolling waves and the ocean’s blue horizon, seen just beyond the sun-kissed, sandy dunes.

This light-filled work suggests long summer days and sand between the feet. Its location is Philip Island, still a popular holiday spot on the southern coast of Victoria.

 

Harold Herbert

Golden sands 1928
watercolour on paper
The University of Melbourne Art Collection. Gift of Dr Samuel Arthur Ewing 1938

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