De havenindustrie in Southwick bij nacht c. 1920 - 1940

Ripley's image shows a photo of the harbour industry in Southwick at night. Look at those darks, and how those small flickers of white and grey almost emerge from the blackness of the paper. The light is being emitted from the industrial construction, reflecting in the water below. I can almost feel the cold night air, and hear the echo of industry across the water. I imagine Ripley out there in the dark trying to capture this ominous, gothic scene. What could they have been thinking as they documented the growing harbour industry in Southwick? When I look at this image I am reminded of other painters like Whistler and Turner, who were also interested in how the colours and textures of painting could evoke mood and atmosphere. Each artist is in conversation, always building on what has come before.