Artwork

From a window, Gibraltar

From a window, Gibraltar, by Unknown, watercolor, 8
From a window, Gibraltar, by Unknown, watercolor, 8

From a window, Gibraltar is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 8 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

The watercolour 'From a window, Gibraltar' is dated June 9, 1865, and is the work of an unknown artist.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene landscape viewed from a window, featuring three prominent trees, a hillside with vegetation and buildings, and a calm body of water under a pale blue sky with light clouds.

Technique & Style

The artist employed bold, expressive brushstrokes to convey the texture of the landscape, with the dark, thickly painted trees contrasting against the lighter background.

Context

This work exemplifies the Realist tendency to capture everyday scenes and landscapes in a straightforward manner.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known