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Knight and Page, by George Cattermole, watercolor, 1825

Knight and Page

George Cattermole

1825

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Knight and Page is a 1825 watercolor by George Cattermole, a British Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
George Cattermole
When & what style?
1825 · British Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man in a red cap and old-fashioned armor sitting on a chair, holding a bird on his arm. Next to him stands a younger person in lighter armor, also holding a bird. The room looks like a stone hallway with a tall archway in the back and a small table with a pitcher and cup nearby. The artist used soft colors and loose brushstrokes to make the scene feel warm but slightly faded. The way light and shadow play across the figures gives them a gentle, almost dreamy look. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this painting in person.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour painting by George Cattermole from 1825 depicts a knight accompanied by a page, with the artist’s signature included.

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About the artist

Portrait of George Cattermole
Artist

George Cattermole

George Cattermole was a British painter and illustrator, chiefly in watercolours.

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