Artwork
Old Public House, Bayswater
Old Public House, Bayswater is a watercolor work on paper by the Rococo painting artist Paul Sandby. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Old Public House, Bayswater is a watercolour painting by Paul Sandby, created circa 1750. The work depicts a serene village scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a tranquil village street with figures and simple buildings, including an old public house. A mix of people are gathered or walking, set against a backdrop of trees and a distant castle-like structure.
Technique & Style
Sandby employed soft watercolour strokes to capture the interplay of light and shadow, imbuing the scene with a gentle atmosphere. The colour palette is subdued, featuring earthy tones that blend together.
History & Provenance
The painting bears an inscription on its reverse side. It is a representative work of Paul Sandby's watercolour style.
Artist & collection
Artist
Paul Sandby, (1731 – 7 November 1809) was an English mapmaker and painter who specialised in landscape art. Along with his older brother Thomas Sandby, he was one of the founding members of the Royal Academy in 1768.
