Artwork
On the Arun, Stoke, Sussex
On the Arun, Stoke, Sussex is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist George Vicat RA Cole. It dates from 1869 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
On the Arun, Stoke, Sussex is a watercolour painting created in 1869 by George Vicat Cole, signed and dated by the artist. It captures a serene riverside landscape in Sussex.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a peaceful scene of the River Arun, with its calm waters reflecting adjacent trees and grassy banks, set against a backdrop of more trees and a cloudy sky. The composition conveys a sense of tranquility.
Technique & Style
Cole employed soft colour hues and gentle brushstrokes to achieve the serene atmosphere. Notable is the detailed rendering of light as it filters through the foliage and onto the river's surface.
History & Provenance
Created in 1869, the work is signed and dated by George Vicat Cole. Further provenance details are not provided in available information.
Context
This watercolour reflects the Victorian era's appreciation for idyllic natural scenes, characteristic of the period's watercolour landscape tradition.
Legacy
While specific impact of On the Arun, Stoke, Sussex on the broader art historical canon is not detailed, it exemplifies George Vicat Cole's contribution to British landscape watercolour painting of his time.
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Artist & collection
Artist
George Vicat Cole painted quiet English riverside scenes in watercolour during the late 1800s.
