Artwork

Street Scene

Street Scene, by William Marlow, watercolor, 1750
Street Scene, by William Marlow, watercolor, 1750

Street Scene is a watercolor work on paper by the Rococo painting artist William Marlow. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Street Scene is a watercolour painting by William Marlow, created around 1750. It is currently held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a street flanked by two- to three-story buildings with chimneys and steeply pitched roofs. A church spire or tall building is visible in the distance, adding depth to the scene.

Technique & Style

Executed in watercolour, the work features soft colours that evoke a dreamy atmosphere. Blues and grays dominate the palette, effectively capturing the scene's mood.

Artist & collection

Artist

William Marlow

William Marlow was an English landscape and marine painter and etcher.