Artwork

Lane at Hampstead

Lane at Hampstead, by Girtin, watercolor, 1798
Lane at Hampstead, by Girtin, watercolor, 1798

Lane at Hampstead is a watercolor work on paper by the Romanticist artist Girtin. It dates from 1798 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Girtin

Artist

Girtin

Thomas Girtin (18 February 1775 – 9 November 1802) was an English watercolourist and etcher. A friend and rival of J. M. W. Turner, Girtin played a key role in establishing watercolour as a reputable art form.