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Sir Thomas Wentworth (afterwards Earl of Stafford) and John Pym at Greenwich 1628, by George Cattermole, watercolor, 1850

Sir Thomas Wentworth (afterwards Earl of Stafford) and John Pym at Greenwich 1628

George Cattermole

1850

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Sir Thomas Wentworth (afterwards Earl of Stafford) and John Pym at Greenwich 1628 is a 1850 watercolor by George Cattermole, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
George Cattermole
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

In this painting, two men stand in a room with a large window behind them. The man on the left wears a dark outfit, while the man on the right is dressed in blue with a white collar and a hat. A small table or bench is positioned in front of them. The room's architecture and the men's clothing suggest a formal setting, possibly from the 17th century. The artist's use of watercolor creates a sense of softness and delicacy in the scene. To learn more about the artist's style and technique, explore the works of Cattermole, George.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour by George Cattermole depicts Sir Thomas Wentworth, later Earl of Stafford, and John Pym together at Greenwich in 1628. The scene captures the two figures in a setting associated with that year. The work is rendered in watercolour, a medium commonly used by Cattermole.

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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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