Artwork
Buttermere, Cumberland : Evening
Buttermere, Cumberland : Evening is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist Penley. It dates from 1863 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Buttermere, Cumberland : Evening is a watercolour painting created in 1863, depicting a serene lakeside scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a tranquil lake surrounded by rugged mountains, with a small boat carrying two figures near the shore, evoking a sense of stillness and calm.
Technique & Style
Soft, blended colours are used to convey a sense of peacefulness and realism, with the mountains forming a dramatic backdrop to the tiny human presence.
Artist & collection
Artist
Penley is a village in the County Borough of Wrexham, in Wales close to the border with Shropshire, England, and had a population of 606 as of the 2011 census.
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