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Bridge Street, Chester

Augustus Kelham

1865

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Bridge Street, Chester is a 1865 by Augustus Kelham, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Augustus Kelham
When & what style?: 1865 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This street scene shows a narrow, cobblestone road lined with tall brick buildings. A row of horse-drawn carriages moves down the center, while pedestrians walk along the sidewalks. Shops with signs like "Thurman, Stafford Shoe Warehouse" and "White Priars" line the street, and a lamppost stands in the foreground. The foggy, hazy light gives the scene a soft, dreamy feel, almost like a snapshot of daily life. The buildings look old, with small windows and signs advertising local businesses. If you like this kind of detailed street scene, check out the movement: Realism.