Artwork
Watercolour drawing by the Grieve family, probably by John Henderson Grieve, showing a canal bridge near Bath
Watercolour drawing by the Grieve family, probably by John Henderson Grieve, showing a canal bridge near Bath is a drawing by the Romanticist artist John Henderson Grieve. It dates from 1815 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This watercolour drawing depicts a canal bridge near Bath, created in 1815 by a member of the Grieve family, likely John Henderson Grieve.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows a serene canal scene, capturing a moment in the early 19th-century English landscape.
Technique & Style
The Grieve family were known for their scene painting skills, and this watercolour drawing reflects their artistic expertise, with a style that suggests observation from life.
History & Provenance
The drawing is part of a collection donated to the V&A by Thomas Walford Grieve's son, comprising works by various family members, mostly depicting locations in southern England.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Henderson Grieve painted small, precise watercolours in the early 1800s. His June 1815 drawing shows a canal bridge near Bath, likely in the family’s viewbook style. These modest scenes capture quiet corners of…
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