The River Thames by Alex Colville presents a scene of striking calm and quiet precision. A solitary figure stands poised by the water, the composition balanced with geometric clarity and restrained detail. The stillness of the river mirrors the measured stillness of the subject, creating a mood that feels both contemplative and faintly tense.
Colville’s controlled brushwork and cool, subdued palette lend the image a sense of order, while the open space suggests something beyond the visible—an unspoken narrative lingering beneath the surface. The result is a moment that feels suspended, exacting, and quietly enigmatic.
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Creator: Alex Colville
Date: 1974
Original Medium: Acrylic polymer emulsion on hardboard
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Dimensions:
For Paper Size: 8" x 10"
The Image Size is: 7"w x 7.04" h
For Paper Size: 11" x 14"
The Image Size is: 10"w x 10.05"h
For Paper Size: 16" x 20"
The Image Size is: 14"w x 14.07"h
For Paper Size: 22" x 28"
The Image Size is: 20"w x 20.10"h
For Paper Size: 32" x 40"
The Image Size is: 30"w x 30.16"h
For Paper Size: 40" x 60"
The Image Size is: 38"w x 38.20"h