Who painted Photograph of Eeswyke?

Photograph of Eeswyke was painted by Rupert Potter in 1896.

Where can I see Photograph of Eeswyke?

Photograph of Eeswyke is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Photograph of Eeswyke?

Photograph of Eeswyke is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Photograph of Eeswyke

Rupert Potter , 1896

Photograph of Eeswyke is a photographic photography by the Impressionist artist Rupert Potter. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

He also helped painter Sir John Everett Millais by photographing backgrounds and sitters.

Rupert Potter took this photo in 1896. He was Beatrix Potter’s father and a photographer who started in the 1860s. He also helped painter Sir John Everett Millais by photographing backgrounds and sitters.

Rupert shot landscapes too. The photo shows Eeswyke, a place the Potter family visited often. He became a member of the Photographic Society of London in 1869.

Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more of his work.

Overview

This photograph, taken by Rupert Potter in 1896, captures a view from Eeswyke, a house in the Lake District frequently rented by the Potter family for summer vacations.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a landscape scene from Eeswyke, formerly known as Lakefield, a retreat built in 1742 for a Lancashire mill owner. It reflects Rupert Potter's interest in landscape photography, often undertaken during family holidays.

Technique & Style

As an amateur photographer who began practicing in the 1860s, Rupert Potter was part of the early adopters of the medium. His work demonstrates a skill in capturing landscapes, a genre he explored alongside portrait photography.

History & Provenance

Rupert Potter was elected to the Photographic Society of London in 1869, indicating his standing among his peers. His photographs, including this one, are part of a larger body of work that includes collaborations with the artist Sir John Everett Millais.

Context

The photograph is one of many taken by Rupert Potter during the family's summer holidays in various locations, including the Lake District. Beatrix Potter, his daughter, often accompanied him on these photographic excursions.

Artist & collection

Artist

Rupert Potter

Rupert Potter left behind two kinds of pictures: soft watercolors of family posed against floral borders and sharp photographs of the English countryside.