The leaning tower of Bologna
1864
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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William Callow
William Callow (1812–1908) was an artist, born in Greenwich.
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watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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The leaning tower of Bologna is a 1864 watercolor by William Callow, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a busy street with old buildings and people walking around. In the middle stands a tall, leaning tower with a dome-topped church behind it. The sky is light blue with soft clouds, and the buildings have warm brown and gray colors. The artist used quick, loose brushstrokes to show movement and light, a style that makes the scene feel alive. The tower is the main focus, but the people and buildings add depth to the street. Next, look up Impressionism to see how this painting fits into that movement.
A watercolour drawing by William Callow from 1864 portrays the leaning tower of Bologna, marked with the artist’s signature and date.
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William Callow (1812–1908) was an artist, born in Greenwich.
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