Artwork
View looking down the Avon from the side of the Roman camp at Clifton, near Bristol
View looking down the Avon from the side of the Roman camp at Clifton, near Bristol is a watercolor work on paper by the Romanticist artist Samuel Jackson. It dates from 1820 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This 1820 watercolour by Samuel Jackson depicts a serene landscape near Clifton, outside Bristol.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a tranquil scene of a hillside by the River Avon, with figures resting or strolling, framed by the earthworks of a Roman camp.
Technique & Style
Soft, blended colours create a peaceful atmosphere, while the distant hills fade into a light blue haze, evoking a dreamy quality.
Context
The work reflects the Romantic emphasis on nature and emotion, characteristic of the period.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Samuel Jackson painted quiet British landscapes in watercolour, mostly around Bristol and Wales between 1820 and 1869.
View near Little Bushey
View from Drachenfels looking towards Bonne-Rhine
View of Rouen from St. Catherine’s Hill
The Lake of Nemi
Clifton, near Bristol
Landscape with Lake and Mountains
River scene with figures.
The Vale of Health, Hampstead
View from Richmond Hill, Surrey
Ripon Cathedral, from near the river
Landscape with River and Village
Landscape with winding river