Artwork
Old Willows, Fulham.
Old Willows, Fulham. is a drawing by the Impressionist artist John William North. It dates from 1855 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Old Willows, Fulham is a drawing created by John William North in 1855. It is a representative work by this British landscape artist, who was known for his watercolours and associated with the Idyllists, a group emphasizing pastoral themes.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a serene scene of willow trees along the Thames at Fulham, London, featuring a central tree with gnarled branches and visible roots, surrounded by smaller trees and bushes.
Technique & Style
North employed various techniques, including cross-hatching and stippling, to achieve texture and depth in the drawing, resulting in a contemplative atmosphere that invites the viewer into the depicted forest.
Artist & collection
Artist
John William North (London 1 January 1842 – 20 December 1924 Stamborough, Somerset) was a British landscape painter, mainly in watercolour, and illustrator, a prominent member of the Idyllists.
