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A Cottage in the Isle of Wight

Helen Allingham

1890

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Cottage

Dominant colour

A Cottage in the Isle of Wight is a 1890 watercolor by Helen Allingham, a Impressionism work, depicting Cottage, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Helen Allingham
When & what style?: 1890 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolor shows a quiet country path winding toward a small stone cottage with a thatched roof. Tall trees line the dirt road, and bright yellow flowers grow wild along the edges. A man and a child walk ahead, their backs to us, heading toward the house. The brushstrokes are loose and soft, blending colors to mimic light and shadow. This style was common in watercolors of the time. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour painting depicts a thatched cottage located on the Isle of Wight. A man is shown walking down a small country lane in front of the house, accompanied by a young girl. The artist's signature, "H Allingham," appears on the work.

Read the full account in the museum source.