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Untitled

Sheldon Burrows Adams

1860

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1860 watercolor by Sheldon Burrows Adams, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Sheldon Burrows Adams
When & what style?: 1860 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a tangled forest scene with thick brushstrokes and rough edges. The colors are mostly muted greens, browns, and grays, but there are pops of white and purple in the plants. The trees look wild, with some branches reaching out unevenly, and the ground is covered in ferns and rocks. The artist used loose, sketchy lines instead of smooth details, which makes the scene feel alive and natural. This style was a big shift from the polished work of the time. Look up Impressionism to see how this painting fits into that movement.

About the artist

Artist

Sheldon Burrows Adams

Sheldon Burrows Adams painted quiet landscapes in watercolor around the 1860s. Two of his pieces in this set show a calm waterfall and a simpler untitled scene, both done in soft brushes and light washes. These works…

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