Artwork

Buckley

Buckley, by Thomas Miles RWS Richardson, watercolor, 1850
Buckley, by Thomas Miles RWS Richardson, watercolor, 1850

Buckley is a watercolor work on paper by Thomas Miles RWS Richardson. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Thomas Miles Richardson Junior's watercolour, Buckley, presents a serene rural scene in Flintshire, Wales, featuring a winding dirt path, surrounding foliage, a distant cottage, and a cloudy sky with birds.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is a peaceful landscape with a lone figure, likely a man, and his dog walking towards a nearby cottage, evoking a sense of tranquility and idyllic rural life.

Technique & Style

Executed in watercolour, the work showcases Richardson's ability to capture soft, natural light and subtle textures, enhancing the overall sense of calm.

History & Provenance

While specific historical context or ownership history of Buckley is not provided, it is attributed to Thomas Miles Richardson Junior, a member of the Royal Watercolour Society (RWS).

Artist & collection

Artist

Thomas Miles RWS Richardson

Thomas Miles Richardson made watercolours of grand buildings and city views in the first half of the 1800s.