Artwork

Stream and Cottage at Thursley, Surrey

Stream and Cottage at Thursley, Surrey, by J. T. Wilson, 1863
Stream and Cottage at Thursley, Surrey, by J. T. Wilson, 1863

Stream and Cottage at Thursley, Surrey is a drawing by the Impressionist artist J. T. Wilson. It dates from 1863 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Stream and Cottage at Thursley, Surrey is a drawing created by J. T. Wilson in 1863. It presents a tranquil rural landscape.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a serene countryside scene with a stream, a cottage, and people engaged in various activities. The natural surroundings and figures are rendered in detail, evoking a sense of warmth and tranquility.

Technique & Style

Wilson's use of color and light contributes to the peaceful atmosphere of the scene, drawing the viewer into the landscape. The attention to detail adds depth and texture to the drawing.

Artist & collection

Artist

J. T. Wilson

J. T. Wilson painted quiet scenes of 19th-century Hackney in watercolour. In *The White House, Hackney Marsh* (1869) and *The Flying Horse, Hackney* (1869), he captured pubs and riverside life along the Lea, using light…