The artwork entitled “All night they travelled across the sea” was created by Charles Robinson in 1909. This piece belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and is classified under the genre of illustration. It is part of the series “The Four Champions of Great Britain and Ireland (1909)”.
The artwork depicts a fantastical scene with a figure dressed in a long orange garment sitting solemnly on the back of a vibrantly colored, mythical fish creature. The fish displays remarkable features such as an exaggerated, menacing visage with sharp teeth and vividly detailed, multi-colored fins that contribute to the ethereal atmosphere of the piece. The dark swirling waters and luminous moonlit sky in the background enhance the mystical journey illustrated. The whimsical essence and ornate aesthetic are hallmarks of Robinson’s distinctive style within the Art Nouveau movement.
