Who painted Landscape: Houses at the Edge of a Wood?

Landscape: Houses at the Edge of a Wood was painted by John White Abbott in 1835.

Where can I see Landscape: Houses at the Edge of a Wood?

Landscape: Houses at the Edge of a Wood is held by Ashmolean Museum.

Artwork

Landscape: Houses at the Edge of a Wood

Landscape: Houses at the Edge of a Wood is an oil painting by John White Abbott. It dates from 1835 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.

About this work

Overview

Landscape: Houses at the Edge of a Wood is a painting created by John White Abbott in 1835. It is an oil-on-canvas work held in the Ashmolean Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a tranquil scene with a stone house at the wood's edge, surrounded by trees and featuring two figures. The atmosphere is peaceful, with a cloudy sky and sunlight filtering through the trees.

Technique & Style

Abbott's style in this work reflects the influence of his teacher, Francis Towne. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that utilizes strong contrasts between light and dark, contributes to the painting's serene atmosphere.

History & Provenance

John White Abbott, an English surgeon and apothecary based in Exeter, created the painting. Abbott worked in both watercolour and oils, and this piece is representative of his landscape genre work.

Artist & collection

Artist

John White Abbott

John White Abbott (13 May 1763 – 1851) was an English surgeon and apothecary in Exeter, remembered as a keen amateur painter in both watercolour and oils. His watercolours are close in style to those of his teacher, Francis Towne.

Museum

Ashmolean Museum

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