Artwork
Derby Mill, Shot Tower and All Saints' Church
Derby Mill, Shot Tower and All Saints' Church is an oil painting by William Corden the Elder. It dates from 1841 and is held in the collection of the Derby Museum and Art Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Derby Mill, Shot Tower and All Saints' Church is an oil painting created by William Corden the Elder around 1841, depicting a scene in Derby that juxtaposes industrial and architectural elements.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures a specific Derby landscape, featuring a mill, shot tower, and All Saints' Church, with the church dominant in height. The inclusion of people in the distance and surrounding flora suggests a balanced portrayal of industrial activity within a natural and communal context.
Technique & Style
Executed in muted shades of gray and brown, the work emphasizes realism and attention to architectural detail. The subdued color palette imbues the scene with calmness and serenity, characteristic of a restrained, detailed approach to landscape painting.
History & Provenance
Primarily known for portrait and miniature work, William Corden the Elder received royal commissions. This painting is now part of the collection at Derby Museum and Art Gallery.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Corden the Elder (21 January 1795 – 18 June 1867) was an English portrait painter and miniaturist known for his commissions from the Royal Family in the mid nineteenth century.
