Artwork
Old Houses at Abingdon, Berkshire
Old Houses at Abingdon, Berkshire is a watercolor work on paper by Samuel Neale. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Old Houses at Abingdon, Berkshire is a watercolour painting created by Samuel Neale in 1850. It depicts a scene of old wooden houses in Abingdon, Berkshire.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a quiet, dusty street with old wooden houses featuring steep, thatched roofs and dark, narrow windows. A few figures are present, and a shop sign reading 'Davis' is visible. The muted colour palette, dominated by grays, browns, and soft whites, contributes to the tranquil atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Neale employed light shading to convey depth, particularly on the roofs and walls. The detailed rendering of windows and doors adds to the scene's realism. The watercolour medium allows for a soft, nuanced representation of the subject.
History & Provenance
The painting is a dated work by Samuel Neale, signed in 1850. Comparable works can be found in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
Samuel Neale spent his life wandering the Thames Valley with a pocket full of paints, sketching crumbling brickwork and crooked doorways that most people walked past.
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