Artwork

The Beit el-ma Falls, near Antioch

The Beit el-ma Falls, near Antioch, by Frederick Parr, watercolor, 1850
The Beit el-ma Falls, near Antioch, by Frederick Parr, watercolor, 1850

The Beit el-ma Falls, near Antioch is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Frederick Parr. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

The Beit el-ma Falls, near Antioch is a watercolour painting created in 1850 by Captain Frederick Parr.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff, flanked by trees and set against a backdrop of hazy mountains. The scene conveys a sense of natural beauty and movement.

Technique & Style

The artist employed light colours and loose brushstrokes to capture the water's movement and mist, creating a fresh and lively atmosphere.

History & Provenance

The artwork entered the collection in August 1962, acquired from Walter T. Spencer for £7.

Artist & collection

Artist

Frederick Parr

Frederick Parr painted distant landscapes in watercolour around the middle of the 19th century.