Manchester Art Gallery

Whangpoo River, Shanghai

Forrest Hewit, 1871 - 1956


Whangpoo River, Shanghai

Forrest Hewit 1871 - 1956

Summary

A simplistically painted view of the Wangpoo River, Shanghai, seen from above, and looking down on a busy town with people walking along the river front, with many boats on the water and moored at the water's edge. Buildings are lined along the horizon, and the scene is painted in bright colours to portray this sunny day.


Object Name

Whangpoo River, Shanghai

Creators Name

Forrest Hewit

Date Created

1937

Dimensions

unframed: 71cm x 91.4cm
framed: 92.8cm x 113.4cm

accession number

1938.46

Collection Group

fine art
painting
British
Manchester artists

Place of creation

England

Support

canvas

Medium

oil paint


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