Artwork
Valley Landscape
Valley Landscape is a drawing by the Romanticist artist John Varley. It dates from 1810 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Valley Landscape, created by John Varley in 1810, is a drawing executed in brush and gray-brown wash on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing presents a serene rural valley scene, with the artist's use of medium emphasizing depth and atmospheric qualities of the natural setting.
Technique & Style
Varley's application of brush and gray-brown wash typifies the English watercolour tradition of his time, in which he was a prominent practitioner.
History & Provenance
As the elder brother of several artists and an associate of William Blake, Varley's work reflects both his contributions to landscape art and his involvement in visionary projects.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Varley (17 August 1778 – 17 November 1842) was an English watercolour painter and astrologer, and a close friend of William Blake.
![Study of a Head in Profile [verso], by John Varley](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/john-varley--study-of-a-head-in-profile-verso--3e16e84b6ceccae1-w320.webp)
![Two Studies of a Figure Holding a Basket [verso], by John Varley](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/john-varley--two-studies-of-a-figure-holding-a-basket-verso--7e8aaeb3f643e9b3-w320.webp)
![Landscape Composition [recto], by John Varley](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/john-varley--landscape-composition-recto--80ef59031f3b86dc-w320.webp)
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