Artwork
On the Bure, near Aylsham, Norfolk
On the Bure, near Aylsham, Norfolk is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist James Bulwer. It dates from 1834 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:in unknown hand, lower right verso: On the Bure, near Aylsham / Norfolk
About this work
Overview
On the Bure, near Aylsham, Norfolk is a drawing created by James Bulwer in 1834, using watercolor and graphite.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a serene village scene with brick houses, a stream, and grazing cows. Two figures, an adult and a child, walk along a path. The tranquil atmosphere is enhanced by the soft sky and surrounding trees.
Technique & Style
Bulwer employed loose, light strokes to convey movement in the water and sky, characteristic of the Romantic period's emphasis on natural, everyday subjects.
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Artist & collection
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Cottages
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