Artwork
Tloss
Tloss is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist Harry John Johnson. It dates from 1844 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Tloss is a watercolour painting created by Harry John Johnson in 1844, depicting the ancient ruins of Tlos in Lycia.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a village clinging to a steep cliff edge, with small, scattered buildings and tiny figures walking along the cliff's edge, conveying a sense of quiet and vastness.
Technique & Style
Johnson used loose brushstrokes to suggest texture, particularly in the rocky cliff face, and captured natural light from the side, giving the scene a gentle glow.
History & Provenance
The work was created during a joint trip with William Müller in January 1844 and later sold at a Christie's auction in November 1973 for £57.75.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Henry John Johnson, usually known as Harry (10 April 1826 — 31 December 1884) was an English landscape and water colour painter.
