Artwork

Peaceful Afternoon

Peaceful Afternoon, by Arthur Douglas Peppercorn, watercolor, 1870
Peaceful Afternoon, by Arthur Douglas Peppercorn, watercolor, 1870

Peaceful Afternoon is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Arthur Douglas Peppercorn. It dates from 1870 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Peaceful Afternoon is a watercolour painting created by Arthur Douglas Peppercorn in 1870. It presents a serene rural landscape.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a tranquil meadow scene with a solitary dog, trees, a stone wall, and a farm building in the distance. The composition conveys a sense of stillness and quiet contemplation.

Technique & Style

The artist employed loose, rapid brushstrokes and blended colours to capture the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere, eschewing sharp outlines in favour of a soft, naturalistic representation.

Artist & collection

Artist

Arthur Douglas Peppercorn

Arthur Peppercorn made quiet English landscapes in watercolor between the late 1800s and early 1900s.