Artwork
Ben Lomond
Ben Lomond is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist Anthony Vandyke Copley Fielding. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Anthony Vandyke Copley Fielding’s 1850 watercolour titled “Ben Lomond” presents a tranquil rural landscape. Executed in the artist’s characteristic light wash, the work captures a gently undulating terrain beneath a pale sky, with a modest stream and a solitary figure guiding a cow along a winding path.
Subject & Meaning
The composition centers on a pastoral scene where human activity blends seamlessly with nature. A lone walker, accompanied by livestock, traverses a path that threads through scattered trees, suggesting a routine of daily labor set against the backdrop of the Scottish hills, evoking a quiet, contemplative atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Fielding employs loose, fluid brushstrokes typical of mid‑nineteenth‑century landscape watercolours. Transparent washes convey the softness of clouds and the gentle movement of water, while the restrained palette emphasizes atmospheric effects over detailed rendering, aligning the piece with contemporary approaches to naturalistic representation.
History & Provenance
Signed and dated by the artist, the watercolour bears Fielding’s full name, confirming its authenticity. Created in 1850, it reflects the period’s interest in depicting the British countryside. The work’s ownership record traces back to the artist’s studio, though further details of subsequent collectors remain undocumented.
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Artist
Anthony Vandyke Copley Fielding
Anthony Vandyke Copley Fielding painted British landscapes in watercolour during the early 1800s.
