Artwork

Landscape, probably in Greece or Turkey

Landscape, probably in Greece or Turkey, by William Page, watercolor, 1834
Landscape, probably in Greece or Turkey, by William Page, watercolor, 1834

Landscape, probably in Greece or Turkey is a watercolor work on paper by the American Folk Art artist William Page. It dates from 1834 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. A serene watercolour landscape depicting a hillside by a lake, created between 1828 and 1840.

About this work

Overview

A serene watercolour landscape depicting a hillside by a lake, created between 1828 and 1840.

Subject & Meaning

The scene features a solitary figure under a tree, gazing out at the water, with a distant mountain and pale sky. The tranquil atmosphere evokes a sense of calm and natural beauty.

Technique & Style

Loose brushstrokes capture the play of light and shadow, particularly in the foliage, while muted colours enhance the serene mood.

History & Provenance

The work was acquired from Beach on January 1, 1969. Similar landscapes from the same period, some signed, are held in the British Museum's print collection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of William Page

Artist

William Page

American, Albany, New York 1811–1885 Staten Island, New York