Jordan was painted by Mary Parker in 1825.

Where can I see Jordan?

Jordan is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Jordan?

Jordan is associated with British Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Jordan?

Museum-quality prints of Jordan are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Jordan

Mary Parker , 1825

Jordan is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist Mary Parker. It dates from 1825 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Jordan is a watercolour landscape by Mary (Lady Leighton) Parker, depicting a serene riverscape with a river flowing from center to right, surrounded by vegetation, hills, and a sky with clouds.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is the River Jordan, potentially inspired by the artist's pre-marriage travels to Palestine. The scene conveys calmness and serenity through its composition and palette.

Technique & Style

Executed in watercolour, the piece features soft colours and gentle brushstrokes, characteristic of a restrained and peaceful artistic approach.

History & Provenance

Acquired by the collection from Alister Mathews in Bournemouth in November 1961 for £3 and 5 shillings.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Mary Parker

Mary Parker painted quiet watercolours of biblical sites in the 1820s. Her sheets show Carmel’s cliffs, the road to Emmaus, Sinai’s slopes, the river Jordan, and Bethlehem’s rooftops—all done in soft washes of color.…