Artwork

View of Oxford from above Ferry Hinksey

View of Oxford from above Ferry Hinksey, by Joseph Fisher, oil
View of Oxford from above Ferry Hinksey, by Joseph Fisher, oil

View of Oxford from above Ferry Hinksey is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Joseph Fisher. It is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.

About this work

Overview

View of Oxford from above Ferry Hinksey is an oil painting created by Joseph Fisher in 1872, held at the Ashmolean Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a landscape view of Oxford from above Ferry Hinksey, featuring trees and fields in the foreground and buildings in the distance under a cloudy grey sky.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of light filtering through trees, casting dappled shadows, adds depth and texture to the scene, characteristic of Fisher's landscape style.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Joseph Fisher

Artist

Joseph Fisher

Joseph Fisher (1769–1822) was an artist, born in Vienna.

Ashmolean Museum

Museum

Ashmolean Museum

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