Artwork

Oxford from Iffley

Oxford from Iffley, by William Alfred Delamotte, watercolor, 1800
Oxford from Iffley, by William Alfred Delamotte, watercolor, 1800

Oxford from Iffley is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist William Alfred Delamotte. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Oxford from Iffley is a watercolour painting by William Alfred Delamotte, created in 1800. It depicts a serene riverside scene.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows Oxford viewed from Iffley, with a small bridge, a lone figure fishing, and a distant cityscape featuring church spires. The bare trees and pale sky evoke a sense of calmness.

Technique & Style

Delamotte employed light washes of colour to achieve a peaceful, dreamy atmosphere. The soft rendering of the cityscape creates a sense of distance, emphasizing the tranquility of the riverbank.

Artist & collection