Albert Julius Olsson
1864–1942 · British · 30 artworks
Impressionismtonalismatmospheric perspectivenocturnal scenesbroken colorglazing
artist bio
Albert Julius Olsson was a British marine painter known for his atmospheric depictions of the sea, particularly moonlit scenes. He masterfully captured the subtle nuances of light and water, establishing himself as a significant figure in British Impressionism.
what you'll learn
Studying Olsson's work allows students to understand how to capture the mood and atmosphere of a scene through subtle tonal variations and the interplay of light and shadow, especially in nocturnal settings. Students can also learn about the use of color to evoke emotion and create a sense of depth in seascapes.
related: Claude Monet, Henry Scott Tuke
30 artworks
Off Cornwall
1905
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Sunset at Land's End, Cornwall
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Incoming Tide
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Summer Sea, Newquay, Cornwall
1920
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Moonlit Shore
1911
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Waterfall in Sweden
1940
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Cloudy Moonlight
1900
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Rum from Eigg, Inner Hebrides
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Sunset at Land's End
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Sunlight on the Sea
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Rising Moon, St Ives Bay, Cornwall
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The Reef, St Ives Bay, Cornwall
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Sunset. Cornish Coast
1915
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The Clouded Moon
1910
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Silver Moonlight, St Ives Bay
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The White Squall
1903
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Off The Needles, Isle of Wight
1905
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The Water Spout
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Moonrise, St Ives Bay
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Seascape Evening
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Moonlight, St Ives' Bay, Cornwall
1937
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Northern Ireland. Dunluce Castle
1924
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Storm Cloud
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Plymouth Sound by Moonlight and Searchlight
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Sea and Rocks, Moonlight
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Waves Breaking on the Shore
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Sea and Sunset Glow
1914
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Moonlight on the Coast
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Light Airs off the Needles
1938
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Morning off The Needles
1935
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