Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist E H Matthews. It dates from 1856 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This watercolour painting, created in 1856 by E.
About this work
Overview
This watercolour painting, created in 1856 by E. H. Matthews, captures a serene scene. It is one of several works documenting London's topography.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Church of St. John at Hackney from the west, featuring a tall tower with a cross, surrounded by trees and a fence. A couple strolls along a path in the foreground, set against a peaceful backdrop with birds in flight.
Technique & Style
The work is characterised by its soft, dreamy quality, achieved through the watercolour medium. The colour palette is subdued, with the church rendered in yellow and white.
History & Provenance
The painting was once part of the John Edmund Gardner collection of London topographical prints and drawings. It later passed through several owners, including Edward Coates MP, before being donated to the Bethnal Green Museum by the Hon. Arthur Villiers.
Artist & collection
Artist
E H Matthews painted delicate watercolors in the mid-1800s. One untitled piece from 1856 shows fine lines and soft washes of color, typical of early British watercolor traditions. Their work sits in that quiet space…
Untitled
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