Artwork
Ferry on the Severn, near Tewkesbury
Ferry on the Severn, near Tewkesbury is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist Peter De Wint. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Ferry on the Severn, near Tewkesbury is a watercolour painting created in 1840, depicting a serene river scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures a moment of everyday life: a ferry transporting both people and animals across the River Severn, set against the backdrop of a wooded shore with a prominent autumn-leaved tree and distant hills, evoking a sense of tranquility.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose, watery brushstrokes, the work embodies a typical 19th-century outdoor landscape style, prioritizing the capture of light and movement in a manner reminiscent of a sketch.
History & Provenance
Created in 1840, specific details about the painting's history and ownership prior to its current location are not provided.
Context
This watercolour reflects the 19th-century artistic preference for capturing natural, everyday scenes, often emphasizing mood and atmosphere over detailed realism.
Legacy
While not individually highlighted, the painting contributes to the broader legacy of 19th-century watercolour landscape traditions, with similar works found in collections like the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Peter De Wint was a prolific English painter, mostly in landscape painting in oils and watercolour. A number of his pictures are in Tate Britain, the Victoria and Albert Museum and The Collection, Lincoln. He died in London.
