Charles the Second at Salisbury

1897

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Architectural

Dominant colour

Charles the Second at Salisbury is a 1897 by Minna Bolingbroke, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Minna Bolingbroke
When & what style?: 1897 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This sketch shows an old stone bridge with a tall column in the middle. The bridge arches over a narrow street where a few small figures walk below. The buildings on either side have arched windows and worn stone walls. The whole scene is drawn in loose, quick lines with dark shading. The artist focused on how light and shadow play across the rough surfaces. This style was common in prints of the time. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

The story of this work

Overview

The etching titled *Charles the Second at Salisbury* by Minna Bolingbroke, dated 1897, depicts a statue of King Charles II positioned within a niche. The work is signed with the artist’s monogram and dated, with the artist’s name inscribed in pencil.

Read the full account in the museum source.