Artwork
Barges Passing a Bridge
Barges Passing a Bridge is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist Copley Fielding. It dates from 1818 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Barges Passing a Bridge is a watercolour painting created by Copley Fielding in 1818. The work is signed and dated by the artist.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a serene moment on a body of water, with a small boat carrying people and a load, set against a backdrop of trees, a rocky cliff, and a distant landscape with a chimney emitting smoke.
Technique & Style
Fielding employed soft colours and loose brushstrokes to capture a tranquil atmosphere, emphasizing the play of light and creating a dreamy effect.
Context
This painting is associated with the Romanticism movement, which influenced artists' perceptions of the natural world.
Artist & collection
Artist
Anthony Vandyke Copley Fielding (22 November 1787 – 3 March 1855), commonly called Copley Fielding, was an English painter born in Sowerby, near Halifax, and famous for his watercolour landscapes.
