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River Scene

Augustus Wall Callcott

1850

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

River Scene is a 1850 by Augustus Wall Callcott, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Augustus Wall Callcott
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This sketch shows a quiet river with a small boat floating near the center. On the left bank, a lone figure stands, looking out over the water. In the distance, a few buildings line the far shore, drawn in faint lines. The artist used light pencil strokes to suggest movement in the water and trees. The scene feels calm, almost like a moment frozen in time. Try looking up cross-hatching to see how artists build depth with simple lines.