Holiday Time

Dame Laura Knight 1877 - 1970

Summary

Seaside scene; two girls seated together in foreground; one is in profile, engaged in some activity - possibly sewing - the other is foreward - facing, day-dreaming, both wear bonnetts. Playing in the shallows, left, is a group of four children; two other figures wading in the water beyond; two small boats moored out to sea. private: verso: a group of figures seen from behind, padling. Possibly same stretch of shore as the figure group on the left, recto. Female figure on right carries a child. Watercolour.