Artwork
Littleover Hollow, Derbyshire
Littleover Hollow, Derbyshire is an oil painting by George Turner. It dates from 1863 and is held in the collection of the Derby Museum and Art Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Littleover Hollow, Derbyshire is a painting by George Turner, an English artist known for his landscapes, created in 1863 using oil paint.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a rural scene with a winding dirt road through a wooded area, lined with trees and bushes, and a few people walking along it, with a house visible in the background.
Technique & Style
The work features a predominantly green and brown palette and employs chiaroscuro to create depth and contrast, characteristic of Turner's style.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at Derby Museum and Art Gallery. George Turner, active from the mid-19th century, was a farmer and artist who focused on capturing Derbyshire's rural landscapes.
Artist & collection
Artist
George Turner (2 April 1841 – 29 March 1910) was an English landscape artist and farmer who has been called "Derbyshire's John Constable".
