Artwork
Haymaking at Ashurst, Surrey
Haymaking at Ashurst, Surrey is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist Thomas Allom. It dates from 1842 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Haymaking at Ashurst, Surrey is a watercolour painting created by Thomas Allom in 1842. It is one of fourteen watercolours in an album titled Sketches of Ashurst in Surrey.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene rural scene with workers engaged in haymaking activities. A man stands beside a horse-drawn cart laden with hay, while another man sits atop the hay and a woman observes from nearby.
Technique & Style
The watercolour is characterized by muted colours, with browns and greens dominating the palette. The style is consistent with Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and the natural world.
Context
The painting is part of a collection of views of Ashurst, the estate of William Strahan, featuring a red-brick villa in the Italian style.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Thomas Allom (13 March 1804 – 21 October 1872) was an English architect, artist, and topographical illustrator.
