Artist

John the elder Harris

John the elder Harris is a British Romanticism artist. 1 work is cataloged here, principally at Victoria and Albert Museum.

John the elder Harris painted quiet watercolours of everyday life in the late 1700s, leaving behind scenes like Shipping from 1795. Not flashy, but steady, his brush captured docks, boats, and the small gestures of sailors without drama. If you want to step into a waterfront from two centuries ago, tap into Shipping and look for the way the light sits on the hulls.

Works by John the elder Harris

Collections represented

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