Artwork
River Derwent from Exeter Bridge
River Derwent from Exeter Bridge is an unspecified painting by the British Romanticist artist Robert Bradley. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Derby Museum and Art Gallery.
About this work
Overview
River Derwent from Exeter Bridge, painted around 1850 by Robert Bradley, is a serene river scene held in the Derby Museum and Art Gallery.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures a tranquil river landscape with Exeter Bridge in the foreground, surrounded by tree-lined banks, buildings, and a distant church steeple, evoking elegance and calm.
Technique & Style
Characterized by smooth, confident brushstrokes, the work showcases the artist's skill in using color and light to create depth, inviting the viewer into the scene.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1850 by Robert Bradley, the painting is part of the collection at the Derby Museum and Art Gallery.
Artist & collection
Artist
An English landscape painter in oils, Robert Bradley captured quiet corners of the River Derwent and Derby’s first bridge around 1838–1850.
