Artwork
Old turnpike house
Old turnpike house is an oil painting by the British Romanticist artist Thomas Waters. It dates from 1837 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.
About this work
Overview
Old Turnpike House is an 1837 oil landscape painting by Thomas Waters, featuring a serene tollhouse scene. Characterized by muted colors and soft brushstrokes, the work conveys a sense of calm.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a rustic tollhouse in the distance, set amidst a peaceful landscape dominated by a large, gnarled tree. A reflective body of water in the foreground enhances the tranquil atmosphere, suggesting a focus on capturing natural serenity.
Technique & Style
Waters employed muted color tones and soft brushstrokes to create a calming effect. Notable attention to detail is seen in the textured tree bark and the subtle play of light on the water, highlighting the artist's skill in rendering natural elements.
History & Provenance
Created in 1837, the painting is currently part of the collection at the National Library of Wales.
Artist & collection
View taken form Pwllypant house
Valle Crucis Abbey
Pool and woods at Wotton, near Dorking
Millet's Family Home at Gruchy
View with a bridge over a creek
Peisaj cu un copac
Landscape with cottage and figures
Landscape with a pond and country folk outside a cottage
Lymington River, with the Isle of Wight in the distance
Mountain Landscape
Italienische Landschaft
Valle Crucis Abbey