Artwork
Paseo Nuevo, Mexico
Paseo Nuevo, Mexico is a watercolor work on paper by Anthony Carey Stannus. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Paseo Nuevo, Mexico is a watercolour painting by Anthony Carey Stannus, capturing a specific moment of a Mexican street scene with meticulous detail.
Subject & Meaning
The central subject is a tall, pointed column adorned with a carved face, set amidst grass with surrounding shadows, evoking a sense of solitude within an urban context.
Technique & Style
Stannus employs a fluid yet controlled watercolour technique, complemented by pencil details, to achieve a high level of texture and realism, particularly in depicting the column's carving and the grassy terrain.
History & Provenance
No specific historical or provenance details are provided for Paseo Nuevo, Mexico, beyond its creation by Anthony Carey Stannus.
Artist & collection
Artist
Anthony Carey Stannus painted quiet watercolours of 19th-century buildings and streets.
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