Artwork
Old country house with trees
Old country house with trees is a watercolor work on paper by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This 1850 watercolour depicts a serene rural landscape featuring an old country house.
About this work
Overview
This 1850 watercolour depicts a serene rural landscape featuring an old country house.
Subject & Meaning
The scene centres on a thatched-roof house with green windows and a tall chimney, surrounded by large trees. A woman in dark attire walks near a stream, while another figure stands in the distance, set against a partly cloudy sky.
Technique & Style
Loose, rapid brushstrokes imbue the scene with a natural, sketchy quality. The watercolour medium maintains a light, airy atmosphere, with colours blending smoothly to create a soft, muted palette.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
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The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
