Oriental, Island by Cyril Boler (1895-1978) is a watercolor and ink painting on paper that shows a serene landscape of a rocky island with sparse trees. The use of watercolor creates a moody atmosphere through the fluffy grey-white clouds overhead and the matching blue-white of the water below. The softness captured with muted colour tones creates an overall serene atmosphere in the landscape. 

Having been born in England, it is likely Boler's work is influenced by the English Landscape school which saw a 'Golden Age' in watercolour painting in the mid-19th century and established this style of painting for creating emotional depth in paintings. Boler created many watercolour paintings throughout his career, often using the style of muted tones and soft strokes of colour to create atmosphere within his work. 

Cyril Boler, 1895-1978